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Need Help? Legal Issues When Hiring Caregivers

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With Baby Boomers starting to turn 65 in 2011, twenty percent of the U.S. population is likely to be at least 65 by the year 2030. As their health starts to decline, many will need long-term assistance performing the activities of daily living (e.g., meal preparation, laundry, bathing, hygiene). If they do not qualify for Medicare or Medicaid, which is probable, these older Americans must obtain services at their own expense or rely on their families for help.

There are many legal issues to consider when hiring caregivers. Individuals who hire caregivers without understanding the legal ramifications may be shocked to find themselves liable for unpaid wages, taxes, unemployment contributions and, if the caregiver is injured, medical and other expenses. Some of these pitfalls may be avoided by hiring a caregiver through an agency.


Mark, Stacey

 

Ater Wynne LLP

Law, Employment

November 1, 2009

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