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...
Paying a nanny legally has never been more important, not just for the nanny, but for the family as well. As our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services reports, a U.S. appeals court unanimously ruled against a Florida family in an overtime pay case brought against them...
Effective communication is the cornerstone of any successful relationship, and this holds especially true when it comes to the unique partnership between a nanny and the employer. Nannies play a crucial role in the lives of the families they serve, caring for and...
If you're considering hiring a live-in nanny, you want to be sure you understand every cost involved, from the hourly rate and overtime pay to room and board, taxes, benefits, and insurance. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services provides this guide to hiring a...
If you pay a nanny or other household employee more than a certain amount in a year, you are responsible for paying employment taxes. That amount is known as the "nanny tax threshold," and it's increasing in 2024. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, provides a...
When you have a great nanny, the last thing you want to think about is them leaving. But it happens, often unexpectedly, leaving a family not only scrambling to find a replacement, but to comfort the children who may have formed a real bond with their caregiver. But...
The 2023 National Nanny Recognition Week (NNRW) is September 24-30. 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...
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)...
