May 21, 2021 | Health & Safety
As a way to protect workplaces in New York from airborne diseases, the Health and Essential Rights Act (HERO Act) was recently signed into law. This impacts almost all employers in the state, including families with domestic workers. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll...
Mar 19, 2021 | Payroll, Taxes & Labor Laws
One of the most important reasons to pay your nanny “on the books” is to avoid the massive fines and penalties that can be assessed if you’re caught. But did you know that families save money by paying nannies legally, especially in 2021? Our payroll...
Dec 30, 2020 | Payroll, Taxes & Labor Laws
Household employers need to be aware of changes to employment laws to ensure compliance and avoid penalties and fines. Household employees, such as nannies, housekeepers, and senior care companions, must be paid at least the state minimum wage, which varies by...
Nov 20, 2020 | Payroll, Taxes & Labor Laws
Many families that employ a nanny choose to pay them “off the books,” or they simply may not be aware that once a nanny’s wages reach a certain level, employment taxes are required to be paid. Our payroll partners at GTM Payroll Services provide a...
Nov 15, 2019 | Employing a Nanny, Payroll, Taxes & Labor Laws
There are numerous reasons to pay a nanny “on the books” – you’ll recruit better candidates and keep them longer, you’ll avoid hefty fines and penalties for not paying employment taxes, and, notably, you can save money through a Dependent...