The IWC promulgates the provisions of the California Labor Code and Wage Orders. These offices are located throughout California and provide services to the employer community at the local level. Companion is the Federal definition for an employee who provides fellowship, care, and protection for a person who, because of advanced age or physical or mental infirmity, cannot care for his or her own needs. The FLSA contains minimum wage and overtime pay exemptions for companions. Consumer is a person with developmental disabilities who is eligible for California's regional center services and for whom the regional center accepts responsibility.
Employee means any person employed by an employer.
Employer means any person, as defined in Section 18 of the Labor Code, who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, hours, or working conditions of any person. Exemptions exclude some employees from certain provisions of the Wage Orders and federal labor laws by specific occupation.