Homeworkers

A homeworker is any person who produces goods for an employer from a home, apartment, or room in a residential establishment. Where the homeworker gets the materials, either from the employer or elsewhere, doesn't change the homeworker’s status.

The information and records that you'll need to keep is the same information that you use to determine how much to pay each worker. If you work through agents or distributors, you'll need to keep records identifying them as well. Be sure to organize the information so that you can establish that you've complied with all applicable wage and hour laws.

You must keep the following records for each of your homeworkers: