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...
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Reimbursing Your Nanny for Their Commute – Good Idea?
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...
How Nannies Can Talk to Families About Paying Legally
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...
How to Handle Snow Days for Families and Their Nannies
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...
Is COVID-19 Vaccination Status Important When Hiring a Nanny?
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...
Make Sure You Think About These 7 Things When Hiring a Nanny
Hiring a nanny could be the most important decision you ever make for your family. That's why it's critical to do all you can to make sure you get the right nanny. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services offers a look at 7 things not to miss during the hiring...
Nannies and Legal Marijuana in New York
In April, recreational use of marijuana became legal in New York. Families that employ a nanny may be wondering how that will impact their relationship, if any of those nannies choose to use marijuana. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services provides a look at the...
How the American Families Plan Could Impact Your Family
In a recent speech, President Joe Biden announced the American Families Plan, which is a proposed $1.8 trillion legislative package. The proposed bill includes an investment of around $1 trillion in families, education, and workers. The bill also includes around $800...
Want to Write a Letter of Recommendation for Your Nanny?
When it comes time to part ways with your nanny, hopefully it has been a good experience and you'd recommend your nanny to another family. In that case, our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services offers these tips for families to write a good letter of recommendation...