Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) are a creative option for household employers with a range of budgets who want to offer a contribution program for health-related expenses as an employee benefit. HRAs have been the best option for healthcare benefits in the household employment industry for many years – whether you use an HRA as a […]
READ MOREAvoiding a Household Employee Injury
By A New England Nanny 16 0A satisfying workplace is only obtained in a healthy and safe environment. It is of utmost concern when a nanny or other household employee is taking care of family members, particularly children and seniors who are more susceptible to household injuries and accidents. Aside from federal, state, and local laws governing a healthy and safe […]
READ MORELife Insurance for Nannies
By A New England Nanny 16 1Some employers offer life insurance for domestic workers, including nannies. The main purpose of life insurance is to provide a death benefit to the nanny’s (or other household employee) dependents or beneficiaries, in order to help replace lost income and protect against the financial losses that could occur from the insured’s untimely death. Generally, there […]
READ MOREDo I Need Workers’ Compensation for my Nanny?
By A New England Nanny 14 (2) CommentsAs a household employer in New York State, you are required by law to provide and maintain Workers’ Compensation coverage for your nanny or other household employee. Does Workers’ Compensation benefit the Employer or the Employee? A single work-related injury or illness could leave an employer liable for thousands of dollars in medical bills and […]
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