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Help for the Holidays: Child Care and Housekeeping
Don’t get caught off guard this holiday season – let A New England Nanny help with child care and housekeeping! For more than 30 years, A New England Nanny has placed nannies, babysitters, senior care workers, housekeepers, and more with hundreds of Capital Region...
Halloween Safety Tips for 2022
Are your kids excited to dress up and grab as much candy as they can carry? Halloween 2022 is around the corner, and while trick-or-treating is a lot of fun, it's important to keep in mind the various safety concerns that surround this annual activity. Here are tips...
Why the 2023 Nanny Tax Threshold Matters
The nanny tax threshold is the amount of money you pay a nanny or other household employee in a year that requires you to pay employment taxes. The 2023 nanny tax threshold is going up to $2,600. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services explains why this is important...
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Full-time Nanny?
When you hire a full-time nanny, your cost goes beyond just their pay rate. There are many other factors to consider when planning your budget. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services provides this look at all the costs you need to be aware of when looking to hire a...
How Home Modifications Help With Senior Care
Health and safety in the home is an important issue to consider when the home is where the caring of your loved one takes place. And if you've hired a nanny, senior care companion, housekeeper, or other domestic worker, it has become a workplace for your employee....
Recent Legal Troubles Show the Importance of Household Labor Law Compliance
What can happen if you don't comply with household employment laws? It can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines, penalties, and payment of back wages. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, gives some recent examples of the importance of household...
2022 National Nanny Recognition Week Wrap-up
We've spent the past week celebrating National Nanny Recognition Week, a time to show appreciation for the hard work, patience, and dedication of our in-home caregivers. As you know, nannies play critical roles in the care and upbringing of children, so it’s important...
Why You Should Prioritize Wellness During the 2022-2023 School Year
Many may be excited for school to start after a long summer. However, the new school year can come with new and recurring challenges. The 2022-23 school landscape looks different from previous years during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mask mandates are on the retreat, with...
Why Offering Your Nanny a Retirement Plan Benefits Everyone
While providing employee benefits is largely optional and seldom required by law, employee benefits greatly help the household employer attract and retain high-level nannies or other household employees. If you're looking for a recruiting advantage over other families...