.You may have heard the term "pay transparency" in recent years, as many states and cities have enacted laws requiring employers to disclose all pay-related information with current and potential employees. This information generally includes the pay scales or salary...
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5 Tips to Maximize Your Child Care Benefits
.Child care can be one of the biggest expenses for working families, but your employer may offer benefits to help. This article highlights child care benefits and how to maximize what’s available. Know Your Benefits Options It’s important to know what is available to...
Nanny Filed for Unemployment? What You Need to Know
Sometimes the working relationship with your nanny has to end. She may have moved from the area, you may have fired her, or you came to a mutual decision to part ways. In any case, you may find out that your nanny has filed an unemployment insurance claim with your...
You Can Just Pay Your Nanny in Cash…Right?
Most businesses do not pay their employees in cash. So when you employ a nanny, should it be any different? Over the years, while much progress has been made in legitimizing nannying as a career, many people still see it as just "babysitting" and think paying in cash...
Senior Care Choice: Power of Attorney or Guardianship
If you are caring for a senior loved one, at some point you may have a choice to make if that senior can no longer make decisions about their own care. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll & HR, provides this look at power of attorney versus guardianship, including...
How to Read Your W-2: A Guide for Nannies
Tax season is in full swing, and January 31 is the deadline for employers to provide their employees with their W-2. Nannies, when paid legally, get a W-2 from their family. But the amount of information on that little piece of paper can be overwhelming and lead to a...
Are Energy Drinks Health Risks to You or Your Children?
Energy drinks are growing in popularity to provide quick boosts when tired. These beverages contain caffeine, a central nervous stimulant. However, many energy drink options have excessive amounts of caffeine or are overused by consumers, which can create adverse...
Reduce Your Nanny Tax Payments with These Benefits
Like it or not, tax season has begun. If you employed a nanny or other household employee and paid them at least $2,700 in 2024, you'll need to file household taxes by April 15th. But there is some good news - tax breaks available! Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll...
How Much Should You Reimburse a Nanny for Mileage?
As part of your nanny’s job, they take your kids to parks, playgrounds, museums, playdates, and other places to get out and about. Your children may also have music lessons, sports practices, or school pick-ups and drop-offs that your nanny must handle as well. Maybe...