Blog
Caregiving Best Practices
Blog Categories
How to Protect Yourself as a Household Employer
In any type of job, employers must ensure they are protected from accusations of illegal employment practices. Household employers are no exception. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, provides this look at steps you can take to make sure you are following...
Tips for How to Avoid a Household Employee Injury
A satisfying workplace is only obtained in a healthy and safe environment. It is of utmost concern when a nanny or other household employee is taking care of family members, particularly children and seniors who are more susceptible to household injuries and...
Frequently Asked Questions for Nannies About Being Paid Legally
It's important for employers to know the legalities of employing a nanny or other household worker, but it's equally important for nannies to understand the benefits of being paid "on the books," and the consequences of not. Below are several FAQs that a nanny may...
Steps to Take if Your Nanny is Changing Her Name
If your nanny or other household employee gets married, changes her name, and asks you to start issuing paychecks in their married name, what are your record-keeping responsibilities? When an employee officially changes their name for marriage or any reason, the...
How Does Your Nanny’s Role Change as Your Children Age?
You've found the perfect nanny for your infant. But what happens as your child becomes a toddler, then a Kindergartner, and then gets even older? These changing needs raise questions for families and nannies alike. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services takes a look...
Nanny vs. Au Pair: What’s the Difference?
When deciding on the right type of caregiver for your children, one question that families often have is about whether a nanny or an au pair is the right choice. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services breaks down the differences between the two to help you decide...
What Types of Senior Care are Available for Families?
Senior care relates to a wide range of care, but commonly refers to types of services that are extended over a long period of time to people needing assistance in performing normal activities of daily living (ADL). What is Senior Care? Simply, senior care is the care...
Our Experienced Caregiver for Children and Adults Wants to Meet You!
With summer around the corner, how will you handle your child care needs? Or do you have a senior loved one that needs companion care? Luckily we have the most trusted and reliable nannies and sitters in the Capital Region. So before you make the big decision on who...
Workers’ Compensation 101 for Household Employers in New York
If you are a household employer in New York State, you may be required by law to provide and maintain workers’ compensation coverage for your nanny or other household employee. New York Workers' Compensation Requirements Household employers in New York are required to...