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...
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...
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...
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...
Q: Our household employee submits timesheets each pay period. Is it mandatory that she sign those timesheets? A: It is not a requirement that timesheets be signed. We recommend that employees acknowledge that their time records are accurate, either by signing them or...
Following the presidential election in November, new potential Cabinet members have been going through the nomination process in the Senate. Two of those nominees have come under fire for issues relating to the hiring and paying of household workers. President Trump’s...
It may seem easy to just cut a check or hand over cash to your nanny each week for her services. You don’t have to deal with tax calculations, forms and the hassles that come with being an employer. Your nanny may feel the same way. However, that’s a roll of the dice...
Anyone can be caught off guard by an unexpected illness or injury. Offering health insurance for a household employee benefits both the employee and the employer. Not only does it help employers with recruiting and retaining top quality nannies and other employees,...
In the corporate business world, many companies require their employees to sign a non-disclosure agreement stating that any private and confidential information they come across must remain safe, as employees are privy to reports, policies, procedures, and other...
