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title: California Domestic Workers Rights Bill (AB889)
description: "California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed the California Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights legislation. Download free tip sheet 411: California Household Employment."
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# [California Domestic Workers Rights Bill (AB889)](https://info.homeworksolutions.com/blog/bid/91446/California-Domestic-Workers-Rights-Bill-AB889)

 Written by [Kathy Webb](https://info.homeworksolutions.com/blog/author/kathy-webb) | 10/4/12 8:29 PM

The California Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights, AB889, which passed through the CA legislature this September was vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown.

California Wage Order 15 imposes state-specific labor and compensation rules that overlay the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Media reports about what is or is not included in California workplace rights for household (domestic) workers are contradictory and often wildly inaccurate. We invite you to download our free tip sheet: [411: California Household Employment](https://info.homeworksolutions.com/california-household-employment/) so you understand your rights and obligations when employing household workers such as nannies, housekeepers and elder caregivers in California.

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