Are you an In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) worker wondering if you are entitled to vacation pay? The answer is yes, but there are some conditions that must be met.
What is IHSS?
IHSS is a program that provides assistance to eligible aged, blind, and disabled individuals who are unable to remain safely in their own homes without assistance. It is a California-based program that supports low-income families who require assistance in taking care of their loved ones.
Do IHSS Workers Get Vacation Pay?
Yes, IHSS workers are entitled to vacation pay, but only under certain circumstances. If you work for an IHSS recipient who has authorized vacation pay in their care plan and you have worked for them for at least 90 days or 600 hours, then you may be eligible for paid vacation time.
How Much Vacation Time Are You Entitled To?
The amount of vacation time that IHSS workers are entitled to depends on how much time they have worked for the recipient. If you have worked between 600 and 1,199 hours in a year, you are entitled to one day (eight hours) of paid vacation time. If you have worked 1,200 hours or more in a year, then you are entitled to two days (16 hours) of paid vacation time.
How Is Vacation Pay Calculated?
Vacation pay is calculated based on the number of hours that you normally work each day. For example, if you work eight hours per day and take one day of vacation leave, then your pay will be based on eight hours of work. If your usual schedule varies each week, then your average daily work hours will be used to calculate your vacation pay.
When Can You Take Vacation Time?
You can take vacation time after it has been authorized by the recipient and/or their authorized representative. You must also have worked for the recipient for at least 90 days or 600 hours before you can take vacation time. Keep in mind that vacation time is subject to availability and may be limited by the recipient’s care plan.
- You can take vacation time in increments of one day (eight hours) or more.
- You cannot take more than your annual entitlement of vacation time in any given year.
- You must make arrangements with your recipient to ensure that their needs are met while you are on vacation leave.
What Happens If You Don’t Use Your Vacation Time?
If you do not use your vacation time by the end of the year, you will lose it. IHSS workers are not entitled to carry over unused vacation time from one year to the next.
Conclusion
In conclusion, IHSS workers are entitled to vacation pay under certain circumstances.
The amount of vacation time that you are entitled to depends on how much time you have worked for the recipient, and your pay is calculated based on the number of hours that you normally work each day. Remember, if you don’t use your vacation time by the end of the year, it will be lost.