Feb 11, 2016 | Employing a Nanny
Is your nanny’s birthday coming up? This is a great time to show your appreciation, acknowledge their hard work and recognize how much they contribute to a smooth-running house and the happiness of your family. So we’ve put together some great birthday gift...
Nov 5, 2015 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
Domestic workers hold jobs like any other professional and should be paid legally to gain important protections and advantages. You will need to pay taxes but the benefits will far outweigh the small amount taken out of your paycheck. THE SMART CHOICE Here are some of...
Oct 14, 2015 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
While it may be tempting to pay your nanny or other household employee “off the books,” the benefits of being compliant with tax and labor laws far outweigh the risks of not following the law. Plus you’ll have peace of mind knowing you are adhering to your...
Aug 11, 2015 | Employing a Nanny
When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) went into effect several years ago, it provided transitional relief for small employers. As of July 1, 2015, it no longer offers that relief and the following Affordable Care Act changes for household employers are now true: An...
Jul 30, 2015 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
Workers’ compensation insurance for nannies and other household employees is becoming a crucial issue for household employers to address, and here in New York, if you employ a nanny who works 40 hours in any week of the year, you are required to have coverage....