Apr 14, 2017 | Employing a Nanny
Summer will be here before we know it! When schools begin to let out for the summer, many families find that they need to make changes to their childcare arrangements. It’s not too early to seek advice on handling different issues that arise when planning for summer...
Mar 31, 2017 | Payroll, Taxes & Labor Laws
If you are hiring a nanny or other household employee, it’s important to understand your obligations as a household employer. You must file all applicable nanny tax forms, Social Security, Medicare, federal and state unemployment insurances, and income taxes. These...
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...
