Aug 11, 2017 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
Ensuring a safe and healthy workplace is a top concern of household employers, and one of the ways to accomplish this is to inform your nanny or other employee that drug and alcohol use is not permitted. But what if you suspect your nanny is not following this rule?...
Apr 20, 2017 | Employing a Nanny
Marijuana has been in the news a lot lately. In recent years, recreational use has become legal in Colorado, Washington, California, Massachusetts, Maine, Alaska, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington D.C. Plus more than twenty-five states allow marijuana use for medicinal...
Mar 10, 2017 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
Families looking to recruit the best household employees need ways to attract them, especially if they’re unable to pay higher salaries. Something that often does the trick is finding some creative benefits for nannies, particularly if those benefits address...
Aug 10, 2016 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
It’s almost that time of year again when the relaxed schedules of summer end, and the rigid school day routines begin. With back to school season upon us, many families need to start preparing for trying to get their children back on a schedule. There will be...
Aug 1, 2016 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
Let’s say a family friend saw your nanny at a social event, and they told you your nanny was engaged in questionable behavior (drinking, foul language, etc.). Managing your nanny’s off duty behavior may be a concern. Can you tell your employee how to behave when...