Absolute Trust Talk

Studies show that universally, people prefer to stay in their own homes as they age rather than moving into a facility. Who wouldn’t, right? That, however, means that those same people will be hiring in-home caregivers, and there are a few different ways of doing so. If you don’t end up working with an agency that provides someone for you, you may end up hiring a caregiver directly and may unknowingly be stepping into the shoes of an employer. With that option comes several legal requirements that an employer must follow. In a new episode of Absolute Trust Talk, Kirsten sits down with Jon Babione of Ferber Law. He practices in a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage and hour claims, in the state and federal courts and the office of the Labor Commissioner. Jon and Kirsten discuss the requirements involved, and Jon provides some best practices to follow when hiring a caregiver to avoid any legal issues. Big Three from Episode #062: It’s importan