A 5-minute pre-payroll check for small Massachusetts home care agencies —
so you can run payroll with confidence.
Not sure if you’re paying travel time between clients correctly
Confused about overtime with split shifts
Not sure if breaks, training, or off-shift texts should count
Covers travel time between clients, overtime, breaks, training, and final pay timing.
Human-reviewed • Massachusetts-specific • Response within 24 hours
Did I pay that split shift correctly?
Should I have paid drive time between clients?
Did I miss something?
This is for that moment.
A clear yes/no answer
And exactly what to adjust before payroll runsA short explanation in plain English
Why it's flagged, what the risk is...Concrete steps to fix it this pay period
- Add X minutes of travel time
- Recalculate overtime including training
- Document it properlyA simple memo you can keep with payroll records
One page. Easy to file. Shows you did your homework.Designed for questions that fall outside standard payroll processing.
Inter-client travel time
When caregivers drive between client homes in the same day
Overtime calculation issues
Especially with split shifts, training, or irregular schedules
Missed or short breaks -
When schedules don’t allow full meal breaks
Training & meeting time
Onboarding, staff meetings, care plan reviews
Off-the-clock calls or texts
When supervisors ask caregivers to respond outside shifts
Final pay timing
When you let someone go and need to know: when is this due?
Tell us what happened (5 minutes) - Quick form: your situation, the caregivers affected, when payroll runs
We review it (human, not just AI) - We apply Massachusetts wage & hour guidance to your specific payroll situation
You get your answer (within 24 hours) - Clear guidance you can act on for this payroll run
$39
Standard Check
For payroll runs that are a few days away
✅ Clear yes/no guidance
✅ Concrete fix steps
✅ What to document
✅ Response within 24 hours
Scope
• One payroll run
• One scenario
• Up to 40 caregivers
• Up to 10 caregivers affected by the issue
$79
Priority Review
For payrolls running within 48 hours
✅ Everything in Standard
✅ 6-hour response when possible
✅ Clear risk level (low / medium / high)
✅ Suggested documentation language included
Scope
• One payroll run
• One scenario
• Up to 40 caregivers
• Up to 10 caregivers affected by the issue
One payroll run. No subscription. No long-term commitment.
Secure form • No ongoing charges • Response within 24 hours
✅ This is for you if:- You run a Massachusetts home care agency
- You have hourly caregivers working across multiple client homes
- You process payroll yourself or closely review it
- You want to pay correctly and avoid surprises❌ This is NOT:- A full payroll audit
- Legal advice
- A review of past pay periods
- A software integration (yet)This is operational guidance for the upcoming payroll run.
Is this legal advice?No. This is operational guidance based on Massachusetts wage & hour rules. If something requires legal counsel, we’ll tell you.How fast is turnaround?Within 24 hours for standard checks. Faster for priority. If payroll is sooner, we prioritize accordingly.What if my question is complicated?If something requires legal counsel, we’ll tell you. Most pre-payroll questions are simpler than they feel.Do I need to upload anything?Optional. A schedule screenshot or timesheet snippet helps, but not required.What if I don’t like the answer?We’ll give you a clear answer based on Massachusetts guidance—even if it’s not what you were hoping for.Is this for large agencies?This service is designed for small to mid-sized Massachusetts home care agencies. If you operate multiple locations or manage 40+ caregivers per payroll, reach out for a custom review.Can I use this every payroll?Yes. If this works for you, we’ll offer a subscription option.
Secure form • No ongoing charges • Response within 24 hours