The Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act would eliminate federal wage and overtime exemptions that currently apply to home care workers, including home health aides and personal care aides. Currently, these workers are exempt from minimum wage and overtime protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act, but this bill would end that exemption and require employers to pay them at least the minimum wage and overtime compensation when applicable. The bill narrows existing exemptions to apply only to casual babysitting services performed on an irregular basis, while protecting trained caregiving professionals. This legislation would primarily benefit millions of home care workers who often work long hours for low pay caring for elderly, disabled, and ill Americans. The bill was introduced in March 2026 with broad Democratic support but does not specify funding levels or implementation timelines.
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