What does Preamble of Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act do?

This bill aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 The amendment targets certain caregiving employees The goal is to ensure these employees are not exempt from overtime and minimum wage protections

What does SHORT TITLE. of Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act

What does MINIMUM WAGE AND OVERTIME FOR CERTAIN CAREGIVERS. of Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act do?

This section amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to modify exemptions related to minimum wage and overtime for caregivers. Specifically, it revises the definition of employment exempt from the Act's provisions, removing language regarding 'casual basis in domestic service employment' and replacing it with 'casual basis to provide babysitting services'. It repeals a subsection related to exempt employment. The section adds definitions for 'babysitting services' and 'casual basis' to the Fair Labor Standards Act. ’Babysitting services’ are defined as custodial care and protection of infants or children in a private home, excluding services performed by trained personnel like nurses and home care workers. ’Casual basis’, in relation to babysitting services, means irregular or intermittent employment not performed by someone whose vocation is babysitting. The law allows for the performance of household work alongside babysitting services, but limits it to no more than 20% of total hours worked.

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Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act

Last updated: 3/12/2026 · Introduced: 3/12/2026

Author: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to extend minimum wage and overtime protections to more home care workers.
It clarifies the exemption for babysitting services, defining them as custodial care and protection of infants or children, excluding services by trained professionals.
The bill limits the amount of household work that can be performed alongside babysitting services to a maximum of 20% of total hours worked.

119th Congressin committeeS. 4081(In Committee)Official page

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