What are employment standards like for live-in caregivers?
Caregivers are covered by the same provincial employment legislation as every other worker. They are legally entitled to the same standards regulating minimum wage, overtime pay, vacation pay, and working conditions. Employers are not allowed to penalize them for complaining to the province if their labour rights are violated. However, the standing committee report on temporary workers says that caregivers are often either not aware of their employment rights, or are afraid they won’t get permanent residency if they complain about violations.
