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Why Your Nanny Needs a W-2 Instead of a 1099
A common mistake families make when hiring a nanny is to pay them as an independent contractor, not an employee. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services provides a look at why a nanny needs a W-2, not a 1099. One of the most common questions (and misunderstandings)...
What Pre-tax Health Benefits Can You Offer a Nanny?
One of the best ways a family can recruit and retain a high-quality nanny is by offering health benefits. But some plans can be very costly. However, there are pre-tax health benefits available that can cost almost nothing. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services...
How Parents Can Manage Work-life Balance During Back-to-School Season
Working parents are a critical part of the U.S. workforce. According to the job website Glassdoor, 2 in 5 workers have a child under the age of 18, and 1 in 9 have a child younger than 5 at home. For anyone with caregiving responsibilities, balancing them with work...
A Unique Child Care Benefit Employers Can Offer to Improve Retention
The rising cost of child care has a significant impact on working parents, as many are forced to consider adjusting their work hours or finding a second job to provide adequate child care. Employers can help alleviate this problem by providing flexible benefit options...
How You Can Help Your Nanny With Student Loan Payments
You rely on your dedicated nanny to care for your children and maintain a harmonious household. However, nannies often face financial challenges, including the burden of student loan payments from their pursuit of higher education. As a compassionate employer, it is...
10 Reasons to Hire a Babysitter During Your Vacation
Family vacations can be a lot of fun, but sometimes the parents need a little break from the kids to make it truly feel like a "vacation." That's where we come in! If you or anyone you know will be staying at a hotel in or near the Capital Region and could use child...
7 Things You Should Know About Newborn Health Insurance Coverage
Welcoming a newborn into your family is a joyous occasion. It also comes with significant responsibilities, such as ensuring your infant’s health and properly using your health care benefits. Securing health insurance coverage for your newborn is a crucial step toward...
A Caregiver to Help With Your Summer Child Care!
Need help wrangling and occupying the kids this summer? We would like you to meet a fabulous caregiver to help with your summer child care needs – Chris! Chris is eager to meet families and provide patient and fun care. He has already helped a family during the school...
Tips for Choosing the Right Sunscreen for Your Family
Sunlight can enhance your body’s vitamin D production, boost your mood, regulate your immune system and lower blood pressure, among other benefits. But prolonged exposure to sunlight can be harmful, causing painful sunburns and increasing your risk of skin cancer....