If you have kids (or "nanny kids"), chances are you've read them the Dr. Seuss classic Green Eggs and Ham at least once or 18 times. When my now-10-year-old son was much younger, he was very picky about what he ate, and getting him to even try something new was a...
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New York Paid Family Leave and Household Employers
New York State employers — including household employers — will be required to provide paid family leave to their employees beginning January 1, 2018. Our friends at GTM Payroll Services have put together this handy guide to ensure you are compliant with the new law...
Get Out of the House! Rainy Day Activities Around Town
Last week we provided a fun list of things to do on rainy summer days to keep the kids entertained at home. But we all know that sometimes, even in wet weather, you need to get out of the house and entertain them around town. Here is a list compiled from both our own...
Rainy Day Activities to Entertain the Kids at Home
One of the things many people love about the Capital Region is the wide diversity of seasonal activities that can be found both locally and within short driving distances. There are lots of places for children of various ages to have fun during the summer months, but...
Wage Theft Crimes and Household Employers
While household employees are often excluded from federal and state laws protecting against wage theft and overtime pay because of the limited number of employees within the home/ business, the crime of wage theft crimes and household employers are not mutually...
Win Flowers for Mother’s Day!
We are excited to announce that beginning at 12pm on Tuesday, May 2nd, we are holding a photo caption contest on our Facebook page where you could win a bouquet of flowers delivered anywhere in the U.S. in time for Mother's Day! Just like our Facebook page, then type...
Writing and Implementing a Household Employee Work Agreement
A household employee work agreement is a detailed outline of the employment engagement. It establishes a clear understanding between you, as the employer, and your employee regarding their duties and responsibilities and helps reduce the likelihood of issues and...
Creative Benefits for Nannies
Families looking to recruit the best household employees need ways to attract them, especially if they’re unable to pay higher salaries. Something that often does the trick is finding some creative benefits for nannies, particularly if those benefits address...
Paying a Nanny Through Company Payroll
Q: I own a business. Can I pay my nanny through my company payroll? A: While it may be tempting to do so, it is illegal, in most cases, to pay a household employee on a business payroll. The legal basis for keeping business and household payroll...