Household employers struggle with their home being both a personal residence, and a workplace for others. The U.S. government enforces many laws and regulations that protect workers against discrimination, with many states and cities adopting workers’ rights laws...
In any type of job, employers must ensure they are protected from accusations of illegal employment practices. Household employers are no exception. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, provides this look at steps you can take to make sure you are following...
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...
If your nanny or other household employee gets married, changes her name, and asks you to start issuing paychecks in their married name, what are your record-keeping responsibilities? When an employee officially changes their name for marriage or any reason, the...
If you are a household employer in New York State, you may be required by law to provide and maintain workers’ compensation coverage for your nanny or other household employee. New York Workers' Compensation Requirements Household employers in New York are required to...
Are you hiring a summer nanny to care for your children? Or will you be taking advantage of the many day camp options available during the summertime school break? Whatever options you choose, the good news is that those additional expenses may help you qualify for a...
In general, you can’t pay your nanny a pre-set, flat-salaried amount for all hours worked in a week, because nannies are non-exempt employees who need to be paid at least time and a half for overtime. But you could pay them for guaranteed hours, which is different...
With gas prices reaching new highs all over the country, it's become a lot more expensive for nannies to drive themselves to work. But household employers can help ease the burden by reimbursing their nanny for commuting costs. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll...
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...
