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Look into local shelters -- many places are putting homeless in hotels during Covaid. Go in and talk to them, they should be able to help you relocate. Then you can start looking for a reasonable job. Very sorry.
That's abuse. Or , indentured servitude? Or slavery? You pick. In any case, sounds like an illeagal situation to me. If it were me, I'd call APS, and the labor board and then leave. It's up to you. Find a job that gives you dignity.
When I was growing up my mom hired a live-in maid. My mom gave her Saturday thru Sunday evenings off and had pay, and a room - for 10 years. She cooked the best damn mexican food and taught me to speak spanish. When I turned 13, she was let go - cause I was old enough to take 'babysitting' jobs! Anyway . .that's beside the point, sorry about the side trip.
I forced my mom to pay her caregivers - in an underhanded way sort - of, but I was ready to call the labor board and APS on her if the caregivers complained about getting abused from her - weather underpaid, or doing chores that were not in their 'scope of work'.
Bottom line - Everyone has a life outside a job. You should too. It's up to you to make the change.
This is against the law. Live in help still receives a salary. I think at least minimum wage. They cannot deduct room and board from your pay. And, as an employer they must be deducting SS (and matching it) and income taxes. They also cannot work u 24/7. You are entitled to time off.
You need to go to your local Labor board and find out your rights. You are vertually a slave. I hope you have someplace to go. If not, go to your local Social Services and ask for help until u can get on ur feet. You are virtually a slave.
JoAnn, Two things I think federal rules, but not all states, allow
1. Some times an employer will try to classify a live in as a companion, not a caregiver. In order to succeed, less than 20% of the persons time has to be caregiving as opposed to companion. I think shaky, but people try.
2. Employer can take credit for rent expense, if employee allowed to live out, and voluntarily takes live in job. Again, I think shaky, esp in this situation, but employer may try.
This is why I think OP should move out ASAP. She may never get back pay, and needs to get on with her life
I was in college at the time and offered to to sleep over the mothers house every night during the semesters, I was offered by her family room and board in exchange for sleeping in her home at night. I had a nice room, but watched me like a hawk, she was in her eighties I purchased and ate my own food. Well it did not work out, I needed to go to the library every day after my classes, and she wanted me with her during the day, taking her out for lunch/dinner, errands and so on. I did not mind helping her, but my studies had to come first and she should have stuck to the agreement, I was at her home between 5 - 7pm every night. Once the year was up I was glad to say good bye, commuted about 1/1/2 one way and was much happier with my freedom. Move out and get a small apartment, or perhaps a roommate type agency. My brother used an agency and was very happy. He lived in NYC and has 2-3 college roommates. he told me they were never in the apartment or perhaps Senior Housing. Good luck.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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I agree with Florida DD--you need to get out of there and find a better way to live. People will continue to abuse you if you allow it.
How did you get in to this situation? It's heartbreaking to me.
When I was growing up my mom hired a live-in maid. My mom gave her Saturday thru Sunday evenings off and had pay, and a room - for 10 years. She cooked the best damn mexican food and taught me to speak spanish. When I turned 13, she was let go - cause I was old enough to take 'babysitting' jobs! Anyway . .that's beside the point, sorry about the side trip.
I forced my mom to pay her caregivers - in an underhanded way sort - of, but I was ready to call the labor board and APS on her if the caregivers complained about getting abused from her - weather underpaid, or doing chores that were not in their 'scope of work'.
Bottom line - Everyone has a life outside a job. You should too. It's up to you to make the change.
You need to go to your local Labor board and find out your rights. You are vertually a slave. I hope you have someplace to go. If not, go to your local Social Services and ask for help until u can get on ur feet. You are virtually a slave.
1. Some times an employer will try to classify a live in as a companion, not a caregiver. In order to succeed, less than 20% of the persons time has to be caregiving as opposed to companion. I think shaky, but people try.
2. Employer can take credit for rent expense, if employee allowed to live out, and voluntarily takes live in job. Again, I think shaky, esp in this situation, but employer may try.
This is why I think OP should move out ASAP. She may never get back pay, and needs to get on with her life
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/79b-flsa-live-in-domestic-workers