If your nanny or other household employee is going to be driving the family’s car, you need to check your insurance policy and make sure that he or she is a listed driver. This is especially important if the employee will be regularly driving family members to and from appointments, school, and for outings. Other […]
READ MOREWhen Nannies Drive the Kids: Best Practices and Laws
By A New England Nanny 31 0While some families choose to have their nanny stay in the house with the kids all day, many choose to let their nanny take their kids out, be it to the movies, a park, sports practices, or any other appointment or activity. Families need to decide how the nanny will transport the children – will […]
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By A New England Nanny 29 0It’s a new year, and with that come changes or new laws and regulations that impact employers across the country, including household employers. Here is a brief overview of 2016 household employment laws. Minimum Wage The minimum wage went up again in this year in New York, rising from $8.75 to $9 per hour. Household […]
READ MORENew 2016 Mileage Rates
By A New England Nanny 34 1The 2016 standard mileage rate has been announced by the IRS. This rate is used to calculate the deductible costs of driving a vehicle for business. This applies to household employers who choose to let their nanny or other household employee use their car for performing their job duties. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2016, the […]
READ MOREMileage Reimbursement Rules for Household Employers
By A New England Nanny 33 0Before a family hires a nanny, the nanny’s compensation should be discussed and detailed fully, including any mileage reimbursement that may occur. Mileage reimbursement rules apply to household employers who choose to let their nanny or other household employee use their personal car for performing their job duties. This includes running errands, picking up and […]
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