Most exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays happens before age 18. This is why experts strongly recommend that UV protection for children, toddlers and infants is at the same level, or higher, of protection for adults. Limiting Exposure Protect a child’s skin from the sun...
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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...
8 Tips for Safely Grilling at Home
As warmer weather hits, the smell of food on the grill fills the air. According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly 9,000 home fires involve grills each year. With this in mind, it’s important to brush up on barbeque safety. Consider the following tips...
Household Employers and the New York HERO Act
As a way to protect workplaces in New York from airborne diseases, the Health and Essential Rights Act (HERO Act) was recently signed into law. This impacts almost all employers in the state, including families with domestic workers. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll...
New York Employers Must Allow Leave for COVID-19 Vaccinations
New York has passed a law requiring employers to provide employees with paid leave for COVID-19 vaccinations. The law took effect immediately on passage on March 12, 2021, and expires Dec. 31, 2022. This includes household employers of nannies or other household...
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Care During COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified people who are more likely to become severely ill from COVID-19. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are among them. This article shares the CDC’s guidance regarding pregnancy, breastfeeding, and...
How Caregivers in New York can Get a COVID-19 Vaccine
Governor Cuomo recently announced that as of January 11, more groups of people were eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, including child care providers. Here are the instructions from the NYS Department of Health for caregivers in New York to get a COVID-19...
How to Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued updated guidelines on how to celebrate Thanksgiving safely this year. These updated guidelines focus on remaining safe during small gatherings, which...
Tips for Eating Healthy During the Holidays
Holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s bring to mind thoughts of family, friends, fun and food. However, each year, millions of Americans struggle to maintain their waistlines during the holidays while surrounded by tempting holiday treats. And the...