Nov 18, 2015 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
Household employers should be aware and well-informed of the more often-used leave laws like sick leave or Family Medical Leave, but other leave laws will arise. Employers are typically mandated to provide time off for civic duties like voting, witness leave, and jury...
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 27, 2015 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
There are many considerations a family must make when deciding on a nanny to hire. One such thing is if they already have or plan on getting a pet. A family with a dog, cat, or other pet may be a turn-off for a potential nanny, either due to an allergy, not wanting to...
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...
Oct 13, 2015 | Employing a Nanny
Q: We will be interviewing a nanny who came highly recommended. But we have heard from a friend that this nanny has been in and out of the hospital lately due to back pain. Is this something we can ask her about during the interview? A: According to the Americans...
