In today’s fast-paced world, finding reliable and trustworthy childcare is a top priority for many families. While the internet offers numerous platforms to connect with potential nannies, hiring through a nanny agency presents distinct advantages that can provide...
Obtaining workers’ compensation insurance may not be the obvious thing to do for a family hiring a nanny or other household employee. However, a lack of coverage is a critical and costly mistake. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, offers this look at why...
Recent law updates impact household employers in New York, specifically the New York Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA). Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, offers a look at what this law is, how it impacts household employers in New York, and what can happen if...
Recently, the Albany Times-Union reported that 8 local daycares are facing sanctions for issues relating to security and safety, citing them for violations that include corporal punishment and other issues such as lack of supervision. The daycares facing sanctions in...
If you are a live-in or live-out nanny in New York State that works 40 hours or more per week, your employer must have a workers' compensation policy in place. Workers’ compensation is a system of no-fault insurance that provides medical benefits and compensation for...
If you've hired a nanny or other domestic employee to work in your home, you are subject to applicable labor laws. That also means you can be accused of not following those laws. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, offers these helpful tips for ensuring you...
Nannies, housekeepers, senior care workers, and other domestic employees are covered under this state regulation. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, provides a look at the law and what household employers in New York need to know. Under New York State’s Paid...
Was your nanny injured on the job? In New York State, you are required to have workers’ compensation insurance if you employ a nanny for at least 40 hours per week, or if you employ a live-in nanny. Why is workers’ compensation important? Besides coverage being the...
A common question we get from families that hire a nanny is if they can pay their nanny through their company's payroll. While doing so would certainly make things easier come tax time, the answer is almost always no - you cannot pay a nanny through a business...
