Before you run payroll, run this.

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


Right before payroll runs, you double-check everything and wonder:

Did I pay that split shift correctly?
Should I have paid drive time between clients?
Did I miss something?

This is for that moment.


What You Get

A clear yes/no answer
And exactly what to adjust before payroll runs
A 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 properly
A 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.

What This Covers

  • 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?

How It Works

  1. Tell us what happened (5 minutes) - Quick form: your situation, the caregivers affected, when payroll runs

  2. We review it (human, not just AI) - We apply Massachusetts wage & hour guidance to your specific payroll situation

  3. You get your answer (within 24 hours) - Clear guidance you can act on for this payroll run

Pricing

$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

Who This Is For

✅ 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.

FAQ

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.

Get your answer before payroll runs.

Secure form • No ongoing charges • Response within 24 hours


Founding pricing (limited availability) • Human-reviewed • Massachusetts home careThis service provides general informational guidance only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. For legal advice regarding your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney. We do not guarantee compliance outcomes and recommend consulting counsel for complex or disputed matters.© 2026 PrePayrollMA • [email protected]