New Mexico Caregivers Coalition wants to insure that all are aware of the Fair Labor Standards Act. If you are interested in learning more about the Fair Labor Standards Act, please browse through the links below.
Resources regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act:
- “Executive Order –Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces“ from President Barack Obama
- “Fact Sheet: Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to Domestic Service, Final Rule” from United States Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division
- “PHI Provides Guidance for New York State Officials to Successfully Implement the New Federal Home Care Rule, Effective Today“ from Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute(PHI) National
- “Minimum Wage” from United States Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division
- “Fact Sheet #17N: Nurses and the Part 541 Exemptions Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)” from United States Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division
- “Fact Sheet #25: Home Health Care and the Companionship Services Exemption Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)“ from United States Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division
- “Fact Sheet #44: Visits to Employers“ from United States Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division
- “Paying Minimum Wage and Overtime to Home Care Workers” from United States Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division
- “DOL Releases Guide to Home Care Sleep Time Wages“ from Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute(PHI) National
- “Independent Contractor Classification in Home Care“ from National Employment Law Project
- “Direct Care Worker Misclassification Robs New Mexico Communities, Honest Businesses, and State Coffers” from National Employment Law Project
- “Paying Minimum Wage and Overtime to Home Care Workers: A Guide for Consumers and their Families to the FLSA” from United States Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division
If you have concerns about misclassification here are two important numbers for you to have:
Department of Workforce Solutions – 505.841.4400
Call the main number above and state that you believe you should be classified as an employee but are not. They will refer you to the Labor Relations department to report your concerns.
U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division – 505.248.6100
The number above has both English and Spanish options. Press 0 when prompted to speak to an actual person. The staff person who answers may be located in a different state but is from the NM regional office but all staff people answering will have knowledge on how to handle issues with misclassification.
KSFR Interview with NMCC Director, Adrienne R. Smith
Listen as Adrienne Smith, Executive Director of NMCC, advocates for caregivers and the caregiving role on KFSR radio. Topics include the history of the Coalition, New Mexico specific caregiving statistics, the legislative agenda at the state and federal level, extending federal minimum wage and overtime protections to caregivers, and much more…