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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...
Drug Use in the Workplace – Your Home
Marijuana has been in the news a lot lately. In recent years, recreational use has become legal in Colorado, Washington, California, Massachusetts, Maine, Alaska, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington D.C. Plus more than twenty-five states allow marijuana use for medicinal...
Planning for Summertime Child Care
Summer will be here before we know it! When schools begin to let out for the summer, many families find that they need to make changes to their childcare arrangements. It’s not too early to seek advice on handling different issues that arise when planning for summer...
Steps to Comply with Nanny Tax Requirements
If you are hiring a nanny or other household employee, it’s important to understand your obligations as a household employer. You must file all applicable nanny tax forms, Social Security, Medicare, federal and state unemployment insurances, and income taxes. These...
Creative Benefits for Nannies
Families looking to recruit the best household employees need ways to attract them, especially if they’re unable to pay higher salaries. Something that often does the trick is finding some creative benefits for nannies, particularly if those benefits address...
Paying a Nanny Through Company Payroll
Q: I own a business. Can I pay my nanny through my company payroll? A: While it may be tempting to do so, it is illegal, in most cases, to pay a household employee on a business payroll. The legal basis for keeping business and household payroll...
Does My Nanny Have to Sign Her Timesheet?
Q: Our household employee submits timesheets each pay period. Is it mandatory that she sign those timesheets? A: It is not a requirement that timesheets be signed. We recommend that employees acknowledge that their time records are accurate, either by signing them or...