Brooklyn Housekeeper Recovers $60,000 Settlement for Unpaid Overtime
September 14, 2026
A housekeeper who worked for a family in Brooklyn for three years has recently recovered a $60,000 settlement after she was denied overtime wages.
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Housekeepers are Entitled to Overtime Pay
August 13, 2026
Domestic workers, including housekeepers and nannies, are entitled to overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and New York’s Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. Live-in domestic workers are exempt from the FLSA’s overtime requirement, but New York mandates overtime pay after 44 hours of work for live-in workers.
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New York Home Care Workers Continue the Fight Against 24-Hour Shifts and Wage Theft
June 18, 2026
For years, home care workers in New York have sounded the alarm about 24-hour shifts. Many aides say they are sent into a client’s home for a full day and night, expected to remain available the entire time, but paid for only part of the shift.
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Is a Live-in Housekeeper Entitled to Overtime?
June 8, 2026
If you work as a housekeeper in someone’s home — whether as a live-in or daily worker — it’s important to know that you have rights under Federal and New York State law that apply whether you are documented or not — and these rights cover pay, rest, and protection from harassment.
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