AI HubUnderstanding Maine's Sleep Rules for Live-In Caregivers
This video covers Maine’s approach toward live-in caregiver labor rules, including sleep periods, rest breaks, and how working hours are compensable when on-call duties interrupt sleep duty.
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By Role- Agency Owners – Structure live-in shifts legally and fairly
- Supervisors – Monitor whether sleep/rest breaks are honored
- Care Managers – Plan coverage to minimize caregiver fatigue
- Billers / Payroll – Distinguish paid work time from non-work sleep time
- Schedulers – Craft live-in shifts with mandated rest periods
- Caregivers – Know when they are eligible for pay vs sleeping time under duties
- On-Call Coordinators – Handle interruptions during live-in sleep periods
For live-in caregivers, only the time they actually work (not full sleep periods) is compensable. Interruptions or duties during sleep may require pay.
Also: Maine household employers must pay staff at least every 16 days by law.
