Feb 14, 2017 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
Following the presidential election in November, new potential Cabinet members have been going through the nomination process in the Senate. Two of those nominees have come under fire for issues relating to the hiring and paying of household workers. President Trump’s...
Jun 7, 2016 | Employing a Nanny
There has been a lot of news lately about the Department of Labor’s new rule regarding overtime exemptions for exempt employees. Many household employers may be wondering if they need to take notice of this rule and if it applies to domestic workers. “Exempt” and...
Jun 6, 2016 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
When the Department of Labor’s Home Care Final Rule was approved last year, Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA) protections were extended to most home care workers in the United States. That meant household employers needed to start complying with the FLSA’s...
May 10, 2016 | Employing a Nanny
You likely have an hourly rate in mind that you’d be comfortable paying a nanny or other household employee. When determining your budget, keep in mind your tax responsibilities that need to paid on top of your employee’s pay. You may also need to pay for workers’...
Apr 28, 2016 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
One of the things some household employers struggle with is the idea that their home is a workplace when their nanny or other employee is on the clock. Because the home is a casual environment and not separate from where the family lives, it’s hard to draw the...