Yes. Meal and lodging credits can be applied. However, an employer must abide by the limits specified in Wage Order No. 15. That is, meals or lodging may only be credited against the minimum wage if the employer and the employee enter into a voluntary written agreement before the work is performed. (This requirement applies to all types of domestic workers.)
| LODGING | July 1, 2014 | Effective Jan. 1, 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Room occupied alone | $42.33 per week | $47.03 per week |
| Room shared | $34.94 per week | $38.82 per week |
| Apartment – two thirds (2/3) of ordinary rental value, and no more than: | ||
| Apartment for single employee: | $508.38 per month | $564.81 per month |
| Apartment for couple employed by same employer: | $752.02 per month | $835.49 per month |
| MEALS (must be bona fide meals consistent with employee’s work shift) | ||
| Breakfast | $3.26 | $3.62 |
| Lunch | $4.47 | $4.97 |
| Dinner | $6.01 | $6.68 |
October 2018
Tags: California, Domestic Works, Overtime pay rates