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Rehwald Peterson We are the preeminent caregiver rights law firm in California, fighting to recover unpaid overtime for California Caregivers Rehwald Peterson Inc.

is a team of employment law attorneys who have been serving clients throughout California since 1994. Our practice is now focused on helping caregivers recover their unpaid overtime. Our lawyers have earned recognition such as the prestigious AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and have been included in the California Super Lawyers list. Contact us now for a free case evaluation and to learn more about why you should choose Rehwald Peterson for your caregiver overtime claim. This page contains Attorney Advertisements.

“I already quit. Is it too late to recover unpaid caregiver wages?”Not necessarily.Many caregivers only begin questionin...
10/06/2026

“I already quit. Is it too late to recover unpaid caregiver wages?”

Not necessarily.

Many caregivers only begin questioning their pay after they leave the job.

Maybe you worked 12-hour days for a flat rate.

Maybe you stayed overnight.

Maybe your employer removed hours from your timesheet or never tracked them properly.

Quitting does not automatically wipe away wages or overtime you may have already earned.

Our latest article explains what former California caregivers should know, including final pay, deadlines, overtime, records, and evidence.

👉 https://www.caregiverovertime.com/publications/can-a-california-caregiver-recover-unpaid-wages-after-quitting

If you think you were underpaid, don't assume leaving the job ended your rights.

Your client passed away — but they still owed you months of unpaid overtime. What happens now?This is a situation Califo...
09/29/2026

Your client passed away — but they still owed you months of unpaid overtime. What happens now?

This is a situation California caregivers may never expect to face.

You may have worked long hours providing care, only to discover later that you weren't properly paid. Then the person you cared for passes away before the wage issue is resolved.

Does that end your claim?

Not necessarily.

Depending on the circumstances, caregivers may still have options for pursuing wages they earned before the client's death.

We explain the issue in our newest article:

👉 https://www.caregiverovertime.com/publications/what-happens-if-my-client-dies-can-a-california-caregiver-still-recover-unpaid-wages

Understanding your options — and acting within applicable deadlines — can be important.

When does caregiving become household work — and why can that matter for overtime?Many California caregivers do much mor...
09/22/2026

When does caregiving become household work — and why can that matter for overtime?

Many California caregivers do much more than provide companionship or personal care.

You may also be:

🍳 Cooking
🧹 Cleaning
🧺 Doing laundry
🛒 Grocery shopping
🚗 Running errands

The amount and type of household work you perform can matter when determining which wage and overtime rules apply to you.

Our latest article breaks down an issue many caregivers — and even employers — may overlook.

Learn more here:
https://www.caregiverovertime.com/publications/cooking-cleaning-laundry-and-errands-can-these-duties-change-a-california-caregivers-overtime-rights

If you're working long hours while also handling substantial household duties, understanding how your job is classified is an important first step.

Caregivers: Are you being paid for the time you spend driving between clients?If your agency schedules you with multiple...
09/14/2026

Caregivers: Are you being paid for the time you spend driving between clients?

If your agency schedules you with multiple clients in the same day, the time you spend traveling from Client A to Client B may be paid work time under California law.

And there may be another issue many caregivers overlook: if you use your own vehicle for required work-related driving, you may also be entitled to reimbursement for your vehicle expenses.

That means there can be two separate rights involved:

✅ Pay for qualifying travel time
✅ Reimbursement for work-related vehicle expenses

Those 20, 30, or 40-minute drives between clients may not seem like much—but over weeks, months, or years, they can add up to hundreds of unpaid hours. They could even affect whether you are owed overtime.

Our latest article explains the difference between your normal commute and work-related travel, including trips between clients, doctor appointments, pharmacy runs, grocery trips, and other caregiver duties.

👉 Read the full article:
https://www.caregiverovertime.com/publications/do-california-caregivers-get-paid-for-travel-time-between-clients

If you've been driving between clients without getting paid, it may be worth taking a closer look at your time records and paychecks.

What if you worked 12 hours… but your timesheet suddenly shows 9?California caregivers sometimes discover that hours wer...
09/08/2026

What if you worked 12 hours… but your timesheet suddenly shows 9?

California caregivers sometimes discover that hours were changed after they were submitted—or that meal breaks were added even though no real break was taken.

An employer can correct a genuine mistake. But hours you actually worked generally can’t simply be erased to reduce your pay or overtime.

Warning signs can include:

• Your clock-out time was changed
• Overnight hours disappeared
• A meal break was added that you never took
• Your hours were reduced just enough to avoid overtime
• Your submitted timesheet doesn’t match your paycheck

If something doesn’t look right, save copies of your timesheets, schedules, texts, pay records, and any other evidence showing when you actually worked.

Read more:
https://www.caregiverovertime.com/publications/my-employer-changed-my-timesheet-what-california-caregivers-should-know

Your hours matter. If you worked them, they shouldn’t simply disappear.

Are you really “off duty” if you still have to stay in the client’s home and be ready to help?California caregivers are ...
09/01/2026

Are you really “off duty” if you still have to stay in the client’s home and be ready to help?

California caregivers are often told:

“You’re not working while the client is sleeping.”

“You’re just waiting.”

“You can relax until they need you.”

But the key question may be whether you are actually free to leave and use the time however you want.

If you must remain nearby, supervise the client, respond to emergencies, help with bathroom trips, or stay available throughout an overnight shift, some of that time may potentially count as hours worked.

And if it does, it can also affect your overtime.

Read our latest article:

What Is the Difference Between Being “On Call” and “Off Duty” as a Caregiver? California Law Explained

https://www.caregiverovertime.com/publications/what-is-the-difference-between-being-on-call-and-off-duty-as-a-caregiver-california-law-explained

If you believe hours spent waiting, supervising, or staying overnight were excluded from your pay, CaregiverOvertime.com can help you understand your rights.

Do you work 24-hour caregiver shifts in California?If you're required to stay in your client's home all day and overnigh...
08/25/2026

Do you work 24-hour caregiver shifts in California?

If you're required to stay in your client's home all day and overnight, you may be wondering:

Should I be paid for all 24 hours?

Many caregivers are told that overnight hours, sleep time, or "downtime" simply don't count. But when you're required to remain on-site, stay available, or wake up to provide care, those hours may affect what you should legally be paid.

Our latest article explains:

24-hour caregiver pay
Overnight and sleep time
On-call and waiting time
Flat daily rates
California overtime rules

Read the full article:

https://www.caregiverovertime.com/publications/i-work-24-hour-caregiver-shifts-should-i-be-paid-for-all-24-hours-california-law-explained

If you know a California caregiver working 24-hour shifts, please share this with them.

California caregivers: Are you sure you're being paid correctly?Overtime. Overnight shifts. Flat daily rates. Meal break...
08/18/2026

California caregivers: Are you sure you're being paid correctly?

Overtime. Overnight shifts. Flat daily rates. Meal breaks. Waiting time. Cash payments. Missing timecards.

California caregiver wage laws can get complicated quickly—and many caregivers don't know what they're actually entitled to.

We've put together a comprehensive FAQ answering 35 of the most common questions about California caregiver pay and overtime, including when overtime may begin, whether overnight time counts, and what happens when an employer doesn't keep records.

Read the full guide: https://www.caregiverovertime.com/publications/frequently-asked-questions-about-california-caregiver-overtime-and-wage-rights

Know a caregiver in California? Share this with them.

Many California caregivers don't realize they're experiencing wage theft until years later.If you have ever:Worked 12-ho...
08/11/2026

Many California caregivers don't realize they're experiencing wage theft until years later.

If you have ever:

Worked 12-hour or 24-hour shifts
Been paid a flat daily rate
Worked overnight without overtime
Missed meal or rest breaks
Been paid in cash
Never received accurate pay stubs

…it may be worth taking a closer look at your pay.

Our newest article covers 10 of the most common ways caregivers lose thousands of dollars in unpaid wages and explains the warning signs every caregiver should know.

Read the full guide here:

https://www.caregiverovertime.com/publications/california-caregiver-wage-theft-the-10-most-common-ways-caregivers-lose-thousands-in-unpaid-wages

If you know someone providing in-home care in California, please share this article with them.

If you think you've been underpaid, here's one thing you can do today.Start collecting the information you already have....
08/02/2026

If you think you've been underpaid, here's one thing you can do today.

Start collecting the information you already have.

Even if you were:

Paid a flat daily rate
Paid in cash
Never given pay stubs
Working overnight or 24-hour shifts
Employed by a private family

Simple records like your schedule, text messages, payment history, and care notes can be incredibly valuable when evaluating a potential wage claim. California's Labor Commissioner also encourages workers to provide any records they have, even though employers are generally responsible for keeping accurate time and payroll records.

Our latest article includes a step-by-step checklist to help you get organized.

Read it here:

https://www.caregiverovertime.com/publications/california-caregiver-wage-claim-checklist-everything-you-should-gather-before-speaking-with-an-attorney

Share this with a caregiver who may not realize they already have the information needed to start asking questions.

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