Overtime Pay for Live-Out Caregivers in Arkansas
This video answers a critical payroll and compliance question: Do live-out caregivers in Arkansas receive overtime pay? According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, caregivers must be paid 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for any and all hours worked over 40 in a work week.
The video shows how CareSmartz360 helps agencies stay compliant automatically by accurately tracking caregiver hours, calculating overtime, & aligning payroll with state and federal labor rules. Agencies can avoid costly penalties, while caregivers gain confidence knowing they are compensated fairly for extra hours.
By automating overtime management, agencies save time, reduce payroll errors, & foster stronger caregiver retention — ensuring compliance isn’t just an obligation, but an advantage.
Who we empower every day
By Role- Agency Owners – Stay compliant, avoid fines, and maintain caregiver trust.
- Caregivers – Receive accurate and fair overtime pay.
- Schedulers – Plan shifts intelligently to reduce excessive overtime.
- Billers – Automate overtime calculations for error-free payroll.
- Care Managers – Oversee overtime compliance across the care team.
- Supervisors – Monitor staff hours and adherence to the labor rules.
- On-Call Coordinators – Track hours in real time to prevent overages.
Overtime compliance isn’t just legal protection — it’s a way to build loyalty, keep caregivers happy, and ensure payroll accuracy without manual work.
With CareSmartz360, Arkansas home care agencies can stop worrying about wage errors and compliance penalties. Automated time tracking and payroll accuracy mean fair pay for caregivers and peace of mind for agency leaders — all in one powerful platform.