In the corporate business world, many companies require their employees to sign a non-disclosure agreement stating that any private and confidential information they come across must remain safe, as employees are privy to reports, policies, procedures, and other...
One of the most common benefits that household employers offer their nanny or other employee is paid time off. This can be in the form of sick time, vacation time or PTO (Paid Time Off). Sick time is to be used in case the employee is ill or must care for an ill loved...
Yes, nannies are at-will employees. In every U.S. state except Montana, employment is presumed to be at-will, meaning either the employer or the employee can legally terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause....
Among the multitude of decisions that parents have to make is, if necessary, what kind of child care they will need. Should they hire a nanny? Should they use a day care facility? While it’s an important decision, it doesn’t have to be a stressful one if the parents...
It's almost that time of year again when the relaxed schedules of summer end, and the rigid school day routines begin. With back to school season upon us, many families need to start preparing for trying to get their children back on a schedule. There will be homework...
Let’s say a family friend saw your nanny at a social event, and they told you your nanny was engaged in questionable behavior (drinking, foul language, etc.). Managing your nanny’s off duty behavior may be a concern. Can you tell your employee how to behave when...
We're quite busy this summer providing child care for company conferences all over New York! We've already been to Thousand Islands and Lake Placid, and last week we took care of some great (and cute) kids at the iconic Desmond Hotel in Albany during a Public Policy...
Do you ever feel like you're so unorganized because you just don't have the time to get organized? Do you know you could be using the space in your home or office better, but aren't sure how to go about it? Then we'd like to you to meet Camilla, our featured staff...
We're already having a great summer, having provided child care for two conferences in beautiful locations! Early in June, we were at the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel, and last week we were at the High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid! As you can see, we provide child care...
