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Giving Nanny Time Off for Civic Duties

Giving Nanny Time Off for Civic Duties

Household employers should be aware and well-informed of the more often-used leave laws like sick leave or Family Medical Leave, but other leave laws will arise. Employers are typically mandated to provide time off for civic duties like voting, witness leave, and jury...

Hiring a Pet Friendly Nanny

Hiring a Pet Friendly Nanny

There are many considerations a family must make when deciding on a nanny to hire. One such thing is if they already have or plan on getting a pet. A family with a dog, cat, or other pet may be a turn-off for a potential nanny, either due to an allergy, not wanting to...

Benefits of Nanny Tax Compliance

Benefits of Nanny Tax Compliance

While it may be tempting to pay your nanny or other household employee “off the books,” the benefits of being compliant with tax and labor laws far outweigh the risks of not following the law. Plus you'll have peace of mind knowing you are adhering to your...

Tattoo Policy for Nannies

Tattoo Policy for Nannies

Q:  My nanny wants to get a tattoo. Can I ask her not to do so, or require that she cover it while in my home? A:  An issue like this warrants a discussion with your nanny, and in this case it's fortunate that she brought up the idea with you beforehand, as opposed to...

Your Kid Has Lice? Don’t Panic!

Your Kid Has Lice? Don’t Panic!

By Deb Medina If you are a parent with kids in school, you have probably gotten a letter in the backpack indicating “a reported case of lice in your child’s class.” As you start to panic a little while checking your child’s head, you might wonder if you really even...