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How Home Modifications Help With Senior Care
Health and safety in the home is an important issue to consider when the home is where the caring of your loved one takes place. And if you've hired a nanny, senior care companion, housekeeper, or other domestic worker, it has become a workplace for your employee....
Recent Legal Troubles Show the Importance of Household Labor Law Compliance
What can happen if you don't comply with household employment laws? It can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines, penalties, and payment of back wages. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, gives some recent examples of the importance of household...
2022 National Nanny Recognition Week Wrap-up
We've spent the past week celebrating National Nanny Recognition Week, a time to show appreciation for the hard work, patience, and dedication of our in-home caregivers. As you know, nannies play critical roles in the care and upbringing of children, so it’s important...
Why You Should Prioritize Wellness During the 2022-2023 School Year
Many may be excited for school to start after a long summer. However, the new school year can come with new and recurring challenges. The 2022-23 school landscape looks different from previous years during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mask mandates are on the retreat, with...
Why Offering Your Nanny a Retirement Plan Benefits Everyone
While providing employee benefits is largely optional and seldom required by law, employee benefits greatly help the household employer attract and retain high-level nannies or other household employees. If you're looking for a recruiting advantage over other families...
5 Current Household Employment Trends to Help Families
Each year our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, asks families about their experiences hiring and retaining their nannies. The results reveal trends in household employment and offer insights for families to make smarter hiring decisions and develop strong...
How to Prevent Discrimination in the Workplace as a Household Employer
Household employers struggle with their home being both a personal residence, and a workplace for others. The U.S. government enforces many laws and regulations that protect workers against discrimination, with many states and cities adopting workers’ rights laws...
How to Offer Life Insurance to Your Nanny
Some employers offer life insurance for domestic workers, including nannies. The main purpose of life insurance is to provide a death benefit to the nanny’s (or other household employee) dependents or beneficiaries, in order to help replace lost income and protect...
How the Outdoors Fit Into Your Work-from-Home Routine
Whether a stroll through the park or a day spent hiking, general exposure to green spaces is linked to numerous physical and mental benefits—including improved attention, lower stress and better mood. As such, spending time outdoors can help employees who work from...