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...
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Hiring a Nanny? How to Protect Yourself as an Employer
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...
Do You Know About New York’s Paid Sick Leave Law?
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...
Your Nanny was Injured on the Job – Now What?
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...
Why You Can’t Pay Your Nanny Through a Business Payroll
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...
Court Rules Family Must Pay Nanny Overtime
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...
5 Reasons Nanny-Parent Communication is Essential
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...
What Does it Cost to Hire a Live-in Nanny?
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...
When Do You Have to Pay Nanny Taxes in 2024?
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...