In a statement, Pittsburgh Wage and Hour Division District Director John Dumont said, “Professional caregivers provide vital support and services to some of the most vulnerable populations. They must receive all of their rightfully earned wages.”
“The outcome of our investigations at From the Heart Companion Service LLC should remind other employers to review their pay practices to avoid costly penalties. We encourage them to contact the Wage and Hour Division with any questions, and to avoid compliance issues,” added Dumont.
In March 2022, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that 716,000 health care and social assistance workers left their positions in Januray and 699,000 (preliminary) left their jobs in February. The bureau projected that the employment for home health and personal care aides will increase by 33% by 2030 as the U.S. aging population grows. The demand for healthcare workers is growing faster the avreage for all other occupations–adding 1.1 million new jobs.
