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Kid’s Camp Program During Your Conference or Event
If your organization is holding a conference or event in the Capital Region or other Upstate areas and employees will be bringing their families, we have the perfect way to keep the kids entertained while your employees fulfill their work obligations. The mission of A...
New York Paid Family Leave and Household Employers
New York State employers — including household employers — will be required to provide paid family leave to their employees beginning January 1, 2018. Our friends at GTM Payroll Services have put together this handy guide to ensure you are compliant with the new law...
Technology to Help with Family Travel
Lots of families travel during the summer, and while there are always the hassles of dealing with airports, schedules, and making sure your home is safe while you're away, luckily there are things available to help you manage your summer travels. Here are a couple of...
Get Out of the House! Rainy Day Activities Around Town
Last week we provided a fun list of things to do on rainy summer days to keep the kids entertained at home. But we all know that sometimes, even in wet weather, you need to get out of the house and entertain them around town. Here is a list compiled from both our own...
Rainy Day Activities to Entertain the Kids at Home
One of the things many people love about the Capital Region is the wide diversity of seasonal activities that can be found both locally and within short driving distances. There are lots of places for children of various ages to have fun during the summer months, but...
We’ve got Dads and Grads Covered!
It's that time of year again, when we celebrate not only the father figures in our lives, but also the young ones who are moving on to college or beyond. If you're looking for some help with planning a Father's Day or graduation celebration, here's how we can assist....
Wage Theft Crimes and Household Employers
While household employees are often excluded from federal and state laws protecting against wage theft and overtime pay because of the limited number of employees within the home/ business, the crime of wage theft crimes and household employers are not mutually...
Win Flowers for Mother’s Day!
We are excited to announce that beginning at 12pm on Tuesday, May 2nd, we are holding a photo caption contest on our Facebook page where you could win a bouquet of flowers delivered anywhere in the U.S. in time for Mother's Day! Just like our Facebook page, then type...
Writing and Implementing a Household Employee Work Agreement
A household employee work agreement is a detailed outline of the employment engagement. It establishes a clear understanding between you, as the employer, and your employee regarding their duties and responsibilities and helps reduce the likelihood of issues and...