Two live-in caregivers announced that they have filed suits against their former employers to recover unpaid wages, overtime and other employment standards entitlements at a press conference Monday in the Queen's Park media studio.
Vivian said she worked 132 hours a week caring for an elderly woman with medical problems and her two adult children with developmental disabilities.
"I gave my life taking care of their family," said Vivian. "They kept adding to my job, more work, more hours, yet I was afraid of losing my job and I didn't know what the rules are."
Vivian claims she is owed over $55,000 in unpaid wages, overtime and vacation pay. She is also claiming $160,000 for wrongful dismissal.
The other caregiver, Lilliane, said she worked 15 hours a day, seven days a week taking care of two young children and the household.
"These children were like my family," says Lilliane. "Working almost 110 hours a week, I was paid $100 a month."
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