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What Nannies Need to Know About Worker Classification
As a nanny, you may be wondering "Am I an employee or an independent contractor?" Federal law dictates that household workers like nannies, housekeepers, and in-home senior caregivers are to be treated as employees and not independent contractors. This is an important...
Affordable Summer Vacation Ideas for Families
As we head into April, we know summer isn't too far away, and we begin to dream of warm evenings, fun in the pool or at a beach, and maybe even getting out of town for a while. But more often than not, those fun things can be expensive. However, TravelandLeisure.com...
Benefits for Nannies, Tax Savings for Families
Offering employee benefits is an important consideration for all household employers. Families can get tax savings while providing more than a paycheck – they can attract and retain the best nannies by offering them tangible benefits such as health insurance, savings...
Hiring a Nanny Online? Know the Risks
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) recently published the results of their investigation into the vetting and screening of caregivers on Care.com. The probe revealed that “in about nine instances over the past six years, caregivers in the U.S. who had police...
Do You Know About Lulu and Leo’s Law?
Many of us remember the horrific story from 2012, when a nanny in New York City murdered two of the children she was watching. It was later discovered that the nanny had falsified information on her application to become the family's caregiver, and didn't have any...
What To Know About Domestic Violence And Nannies In New York
It's certainly not an issue families or nannies want to have to discuss, but unfortunately sometimes it's unavoidable. Domestic violence can impact people in all professions, and employers - including household employers - have certain responsibilities. Here are some...
Valentine’s Day Babysitting
Why it Takes a Village
Today's post was written by our friend Quoida Lauzon, RN. Quoida has worked in the healthcare industry for the past nine years, from military installations to local clinics. She's a licensed RN in the state of NY with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. She is...
10 Tips for Protecting Your Family’s Skin During Winter
'Tis the season! Cold air and low humidity, combined with spending more time indoors and taking hot showers, can wreak havoc on your skin, especially on kids' sensitive skin. Here are some tips from UCI Health for protecting your family's skin during winter. 1. Block...