We have heard concerns that recent changes made to California labor laws by Senate Bill (SB) 1350 could affect people who receive services from regional centers. Specifically, some people are worried that these changes expose them to legal claims from household domestic service workers.
This concern is not correct. SB 1350 does NOT apply to publicly funded household domestic service workers.
The California Department of Industrial Relations states that SB 1350 has exceptions for “Work that is publicly funded, in whole or in part, including by In-Home Supportive Services.”
Services through regional centers, including the Self-Determination Program, also are publicly funded. Because of this, SB 1350 does not apply to these services either.
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) agrees. Cal/OSHA’s fact sheet for workers offers additional details.
We hope this information removes concerns about these recent changes to California labor laws.