Are you hiring a summer nanny to care for your children? Or will you be taking advantage of the many day camp options available during the summertime school break? Whatever options you choose, the good news is that those additional expenses may help you qualify for a...
In general, you can’t pay your nanny a pre-set, flat-salaried amount for all hours worked in a week, because nannies are non-exempt employees who need to be paid at least time and a half for overtime. But you could pay them for guaranteed hours, which is different...
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on a job applicant’s or employee’s religion. But did you know that federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws may also require household employers to provide religious accommodations for...
While providing employee benefits is largely optional and seldom required by law, employee benefits greatly help the household employer attract and retain high-quality nannies. To get and keep the most talented employees, employers must treat employees like...
You know that risks that come with paying a nanny illegally. But what if the great nanny you just hired doesn't want to have taxes taken out of her check, or wants to be paid in cash? Some nannies may not realize the benefits and protections they're missing when paid...
With gas prices reaching new highs all over the country, it's become a lot more expensive for nannies to drive themselves to work. But household employers can help ease the burden by reimbursing their nanny for commuting costs. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll...
While paying nannies legally has become more the "norm" in recent years, some families still don't understand the benefits to both them and their nanny from paying "on the books." If you are a nanny and you come across a family that does not want to pay taxes for...
We all anticipate many snowy days to come in the next couple of months. With that in mind, here are some guidelines for families and their nannies about how to handle snow days. The first decision that a family must make is what constitutes a “snow day” (or other form...
One of the considerations many parents now have when hiring a nanny regards the candidate's COVID-19 vaccination status. The same concern also applies to nannies looking for a job with a family. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, offers these insights into how...
