We've spent the past week celebrating National Nanny Recognition Week, a time to show appreciation for the hard work, patience, and dedication of our in-home caregivers. As you know, nannies play critical roles in the care and upbringing of children, so it’s important...
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...
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...
It's important for employers to know the legalities of employing a nanny or other household worker, but it's equally important for nannies to understand the benefits of being paid "on the books," and the consequences of not. Below are several FAQs that a nanny may...
You've found the perfect nanny for your infant. But what happens as your child becomes a toddler, then a Kindergartner, and then gets even older? These changing needs raise questions for families and nannies alike. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services takes a look...
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...
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...
A nanny or other employee who works in your home is responsible for reporting and paying required payroll taxes. It is worth making sure that they are aware of their responsibilities at the start of employment, if they do not already know. As a nanny, or other...
New Law Establishes Hotline for Sexual Harassment Complaints Employer Impact The new law amends the state’s existing Human Rights Law—which applies to all employers in the state, including household employers—to strengthen its current protections against workplace...
