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Educated Nanny Spotlight
Finding a trusted professional to care for your family is never easy. You need someone that will not only be fun and engaging for children, but will ultimately provide you the peace of mind a parent needs. And with summer coming up, your needs may be changing. Well,...
Household Employers and the New York HERO Act
As a way to protect workplaces in New York from airborne diseases, the Health and Essential Rights Act (HERO Act) was recently signed into law. This impacts almost all employers in the state, including families with domestic workers. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll...
Outgoing Caregiver Spotlight
Finding a trusted professional to care for your family is never easy. You need someone that will not only be fun and engaging for children, but will ultimately provide you the peace of mind a parent needs. And with summer coming up, your needs may be changing. Well,...
What is a Summer Nanny and Should You Hire One?
As the school year nears the end, it's time for parents to think about their child care plans for the summer. Daycare? Summer camps? Or in-home child care? A summer nanny may be the answer. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services provides a detailed look at what...
How the American Families Plan Could Impact Your Family
In a recent speech, President Joe Biden announced the American Families Plan, which is a proposed $1.8 trillion legislative package. The proposed bill includes an investment of around $1 trillion in families, education, and workers. The bill also includes around $800...
Want to Write a Letter of Recommendation for Your Nanny?
When it comes time to part ways with your nanny, hopefully it has been a good experience and you'd recommend your nanny to another family. In that case, our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services offers these tips for families to write a good letter of recommendation...
Experienced Nanny Spotlight
Finding a trusted professional to care for your family is never easy. You need someone that will not only be fun and engaging for children, but will ultimately provide you the peace of mind a parent needs. And with many children doing remote learning, your child care...
7 Tips for Caring for an Elderly Parent
With the advancement of medicine, technology and resources, our life expectancy is quite longer than it once was. This means that more elderly adults require assistance for longer periods of time. Caring for an elderly parent generally falls on the shoulders of their...
New York Employers Must Allow Leave for COVID-19 Vaccinations
New York has passed a law requiring employers to provide employees with paid leave for COVID-19 vaccinations. The law took effect immediately on passage on March 12, 2021, and expires Dec. 31, 2022. This includes household employers of nannies or other household...