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Should You Give Your Nanny a Holiday Bonus?
Holiday bonuses are customary in the household employment industry. Many nannies and other household employees, like other workers who rely on holiday tips, count on them as part of their income. It is also a sign of appreciation for a job well done. If you skip an...
Why Paying Your Nanny Off the Books Isn’t Worth the Risk
Many household employers mistakenly assume that because the employment of domestic work is within their own home, they are unlikely to get caught paying their employee illegally. Because there is a long history of household employment being paid in this way, many...
What the 2025 Nanny Tax Threshold Increase Means for Families
If you are hiring a nanny or other household employee, you must pay employment taxes if the employee's wages reach what's commonly known as the "nanny tax threshold." This amount increases each year and will be going up again in 2025. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll...
How to Keep Your Family and Community Safe this Halloween
Halloween is full of excitement for children and adults alike, but it comes with several safety concerns. With countless kids roaming around your neighborhood collecting candy, the safety of your family and those in your community should be top of mind. According to...
10 Signs Your Elderly Loved One May Need Senior Companion Care
As our loved ones age, ensuring their well-being and happiness becomes a priority. Often, they can live independently for many years, but there may come a time when they need additional support - not necessarily medical care, but assistance with daily living or simply...
Do You Need to Provide Voting Leave for Your Nanny?
As we approach the big election in November, employers may not be aware of the laws regarding voting leave for nannies or other household employees. While there are no federal laws that mandate employers to provide employees time off designated for voting, most...
Election Season Causing Stress? Here’s How to Manage it
Election season can be a particularly stressful time for many people. According to a recent American Psychiatric Association poll, 73% of Americans feel anxious about the presidential election. Additionally, a poll by Myriad Genetics found that 38% of people are...
Wrapping Up National Nanny Recognition Week 2024!
It's been a great week of families, businesses, and the media celebrating the positive aspects of the nanny profession, the important role nannies play in the lives of the families and the wonderful contribution they make in the lives of the children they care for. We...
Meet These Fantastic Nannies Ahead of National Nanny Recognition Week 2024!
National Nanny Recognition Week (NNRW) is September 22-28, 2024. NNRW is a week during which families, businesses, and the media will be encouraged to celebrate the positive aspects of the nanny profession, the important role nannies play in the lives of the families...