May 3, 2024 | Employing a Nanny, Payroll, Taxes & Labor Laws
If you’ve hired a nanny or other domestic employee to work in your home, you are subject to applicable labor laws. That also means you can be accused of not following those laws. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, offers these helpful tips for ensuring...
Mar 15, 2024 | Employing a Nanny, Payroll, Taxes & Labor Laws, Working as a Nanny
Was your nanny injured on the job? In New York State, you are required to have workers’ compensation insurance if you employ a nanny for at least 40 hours per week, or if you employ a live-in nanny. Why is workers’ compensation important? Besides coverage being the...
Nov 10, 2023 | Employing a Nanny
When you have a great nanny, the last thing you want to think about is them leaving. But it happens, often unexpectedly, leaving a family not only scrambling to find a replacement, but to comfort the children who may have formed a real bond with their caregiver. But...
Sep 15, 2023 | Payroll, Taxes & Labor Laws, Senior Care
Have you hired a senior care employee to work in your home? Follow this senior care payroll and tax guide to ensure you are compliant with employment rules. Step 1 – Determine if you have an employee or independent contractor The main difference between an...
May 19, 2023 | Employing a Nanny, Payroll, Taxes & Labor Laws
If you currently employ a nanny or other household worker, it’s important to know that the minimum wage across New York State is going up again. The rate will gradually increase beginning on January 1, 2024. On May 3, 2023, Governor Hochul signed legislation to...