When you hire a full-time nanny, your cost goes beyond just their pay rate. There are many other factors to consider when planning your budget. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services provides this look at all the costs you need to be aware of when looking to hire a...
What can happen if you don't comply with household employment laws? It can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines, penalties, and payment of back wages. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, gives some recent examples of the importance of household...
While providing employee benefits is largely optional and seldom required by law, employee benefits greatly help the household employer attract and retain high-level nannies or other household employees. If you're looking for a recruiting advantage over other families...
Each year our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, asks families about their experiences hiring and retaining their nannies. The results reveal trends in household employment and offer insights for families to make smarter hiring decisions and develop strong...
Household employers struggle with their home being both a personal residence, and a workplace for others. The U.S. government enforces many laws and regulations that protect workers against discrimination, with many states and cities adopting workers’ rights laws...
Some employers offer life insurance for domestic workers, including nannies. The main purpose of life insurance is to provide a death benefit to the nanny’s (or other household employee) dependents or beneficiaries, in order to help replace lost income and protect...
In any type of job, employers must ensure they are protected from accusations of illegal employment practices. Household employers are no exception. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, provides this look at steps you can take to make sure you are following...
A satisfying workplace is only obtained in a healthy and safe environment. It is of utmost concern when a nanny or other household employee is taking care of family members, particularly children and seniors who are more susceptible to household injuries and...
If your nanny or other household employee gets married, changes her name, and asks you to start issuing paychecks in their married name, what are your record-keeping responsibilities? When an employee officially changes their name for marriage or any reason, the...
