IHSS Timesheets and Payroll Rules 3

Question 1

Under the IHSS Electronic Services Portal (ESP), what is the deadline for a recipient to approve a provider's submitted electronic timesheet?

Accepted Answer

By midnight on the last day of the pay period

Answer

Recipients must approve electronic timesheets by midnight on the last day of the pay period to ensure timely payment.

Question 2

What is the IHSS rule regarding providers being paid for 'travel time' between two recipients' homes on the same day?

Accepted Answer

Travel time is always compensable

Answer

IHSS providers who travel directly between two recipients on the same day are entitled to compensation for that travel time.

Question 3

If an IHSS provider is also a provider for a family member recipient, which payroll limitation applies?

Accepted Answer

They cannot claim overtime for family member recipients

Answer

The FLSA domestic service companionship exemption means providers cannot claim overtime when providing services to a family member recipient.

Question 4

What payroll document must IHSS providers receive from their employer of record each January for tax filing purposes?

Accepted Answer

Form W-2

Answer

IHSS providers are classified as employees and receive a W-2 wage statement each January from their employer of record (the county or CDSS).

Question 5

When a provider takes a sick day, how should this time be reflected on the IHSS timesheet?

Accepted Answer

It should not be recorded on the timesheet — sick leave is tracked separately

Answer

Sick leave is tracked separately from the timesheet; only actual hours of service provided are recorded on IHSS timesheets.

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