The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued instructions implementing AB 1811 Section 34 which establishes the county, public authority or nonprofit consortium as the employer of record for Waiver Personal Care Services providers for purposes of good faith negotiations regarding wages, health benefits and other conditions.
Effective July 1, 2019, Waiver Personal Care Services providers have the same collective bargaining rights, wages, health benefits and other conditions as In Home Supportive Services providers in their respective counties. Waiver Personal Care Services providers are now eligible for health benefits administered by the county and are eligible to become union members. (ACL 19-61, June 28, 2019.)