What is the legal wage for a 48 hour shift for a caregiver?

Anonymous May 18, 2012 4 views 1 answers

I am a Direct Support Professional I care for people with Mental Disabilities I work a 48 hour shift straight I come to work on Friday at 10 pm and get off Sunday at 10 pm every 24 hour shift is only $100 so its a flat rate of $200 weeknend shift i stay up all night checking on the clients I feel that I should be getting payed more

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Michael Kirschbaum

Michael Kirschbaum · Jun 15, 2026

Yes, you should be paid more. You are being paid less than minimum wage and no overtime. This is a matter that should be complained to with the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. You can find your local office at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/DistrictOffices.htm .

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