Paid prenatal leave was passed as an amendment to the New York paid sick leave law. It requires all private employers to provide employees with 20 hours of paid prenatal personal leave per 52-week period for health care services during pregnancy or related to the...
Holiday bonuses are customary in the household employment industry. Many nannies and other household employees, like other workers who rely on holiday tips, count on them as part of their income. It is also a sign of appreciation for a job well done. If you skip an...
Many household employers mistakenly assume that because the employment of domestic work is within their own home, they are unlikely to get caught paying their employee illegally. Because there is a long history of household employment being paid in this way, many...
If you are hiring a nanny or other household employee, you must pay employment taxes if the employee's wages reach what's commonly known as the "nanny tax threshold." This amount increases each year and will be going up again in 2025. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll...
As we approach the big election in November, employers may not be aware of the laws regarding voting leave for nannies or other household employees. While there are no federal laws that mandate employers to provide employees time off designated for voting, most...
It's been a great week of families, businesses, and the media celebrating the positive aspects of the nanny profession, the important role nannies play in the lives of the families and the wonderful contribution they make in the lives of the children they care for. We...
National Nanny Recognition Week (NNRW) is September 22-28, 2024. NNRW is a week during which families, businesses, and the media will be encouraged to celebrate the positive aspects of the nanny profession, the important role nannies play in the lives of the families...
As reported by our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, online nanny job site Care.com has agreed to a proposed $8.5 million settlement for alleged “unlawful practices,” including “deceptive advertising” enticing caregivers to buy subscriptions to apply for jobs and...
You've made the most important hiring decision you'll ever make - the right person to care for your loved ones. But how do you get everything started on the right foot and set yourself up for success? Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, offers this look at...
