What This Order Covers
IWC Wage Order No. 15 governs wages, hours, and working conditions for domestic service employees in California — including IHSS providers.
Overtime Rules for Non-Live-In Providers
| Hours | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 9 hours/day or 40 hours/week | Regular rate |
| Over 9 hours/day OR over 40 hours/week | 1.5× regular rate |
| Over 12 hours in a day | 2× regular rate |
Note: The IHSS daily overtime threshold is 9 hours, not 8. This is unique to domestic service workers under Wage Order 15.
Live-In Provider Rules
Live-in IHSS providers (those who reside in the recipient’s home) are exempt from daily overtime but still earn overtime for hours over 40 per week.
Requesting Overtime Authorization
To be paid for overtime, IHSS providers must request advance authorization from their county IHSS office using form SOC 2255. Unauthorized overtime may not be reimbursable, but your employer cannot illegally deny your right to request it.
Meal and Rest Breaks
- Rest break: 10 minutes paid rest for every 4 hours worked
- Meal period: 30-minute unpaid meal break after 5 hours of work
- If your employer requires you to remain on-duty during your meal break, it must be paid