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How Do You Pay Your Nanny for an Overnight Shift?
Sometimes parents will need their nanny to spend a night caring for the children, whether it's something planned in advance or a last-minute request. In this case, it's important to know the rules about how to pay your nanny for an overnight shift. Our payroll...
How Do You Pay Your Nanny? New Tax Reporting if You Use Online Apps
If you have been using online apps like Venmo or PayPal to pay your nanny or babysitter, a new tax reporting rule may cause you to reconsider. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, provides a look at the new requirements and the ramifications of using online apps...
How the Lack of Child Care Options Impacts the Workplace
Lack of Child Care Options Continues to Dog the Workplace The current child care crisis is not only affecting families, but businesses as well. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services provides a look at the struggle employees are having, trying to balance their...
How to Keep Your Baby Safe and Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Whether you are a parent with a baby or a nanny caring for one, use this fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for information on how to keep your baby healthy and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get vaccinated COVID-19 vaccines...
New Benefits and Protections for Domestic Workers in New York
Earlier this month, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law two new bills that expand benefits and protections for domestic workers in the state. Both bills were introduced by Queens state Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar. The first bill adds domestic workers to...
Why Being a Nanny is a Great Job for College Students
There aren't a lot of jobs for college students that have good pay and can accommodate the flexibility students need. But in-home child care does pay well and students can schedule their hours to fit in with their busy schedules. Here are some reasons why being a...
How Nannies Can Talk to Families About Paying Legally
While paying nannies legally has become more the "norm" in recent years, some families still don't understand the benefits to both them and their nanny from paying "on the books." If you are a nanny and you come across a family that does not want to pay taxes for...
How to Handle Snow Days for Families and Their Nannies
We all anticipate many snowy days to come in the next couple of months. With that in mind, here are some guidelines for families and their nannies about how to handle snow days. The first decision that a family must make is what constitutes a “snow day” (or other form...
5 Employment Issues for Families with Nannies in 2022
As 2021 comes to a close, it's time to look ahead to the new year and see what lies in store for families that have hired or will hire a nanny. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, provides a look at some employment issues for families with nannies in 2022. As...