(Cross posted in r/legal)
Originally, I found a recipient for In Home Supportive Services (caregiving) online. Both he and IHSS themselves have assured me that I can work from then until I get my provider number, and when I receive it in the mail I can then backlog all my hours and get paid for them.
Now, originally I was told I'd get my provider number within three weeks. Calling back on Monday, I was told 3-6 weeks (it's already been three weeks since I got my final paperwork in and my background check went through). So here I am thinking it'll be another 3 weeks tops.
Come to find out from a potential new recipient, that her last provider didn't receive their number for MONTHS. Imagine my frustration, having already worked nearly two months with no pay, just to find out it could be much much longer.
The question therein lies: is this legal?? IHSS is run by the Sacramento County Gov, so I don't even know who I would go to to file a complaint about this. The CA state gov? If so, how would I do such a thing? I'm severely struggling and could lose housing and important resources if I don't get this money soon. Any and all advice or direction would be significantly appreciated.