Birmingham Home Health Workers Report Unpaid Wages, Receive Checks After Media Inquiry
Home health workers in Birmingham, Michigan, who provide in-home care for clients, reported not being paid for approximately a month. After contacting Local 4 News, the employees received cashier's checks for their overdue wages. They indicated that delayed payments have…
Detroit, MI, August 22, 2026 —
Home health workers providing in-home care for clients in Birmingham, Michigan, have reported a period of approximately one month without receiving payment for their services. The workers, who were not identified by name, brought their concerns to Local 4 News.
Following the media inquiry, the employees stated they subsequently received cashier’s checks intended to cover their overdue wages.
According to the workers, this is not an isolated incident, and delayed payments have been a recurring issue. The specific employer or agency responsible for the payments was not provided in the information available.
The situation highlights potential challenges faced by in-home care workers regarding consistent and timely compensation. The amount of wages owed and the total number of affected employees were not specified.
Further details regarding the employer’s policies on payment schedules or the specific reasons for the delays were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Kyla Russell on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
