Aug 26, 2022 | Employing a Nanny, Payroll, Taxes & Labor Laws
Household employers struggle with their home being both a personal residence, and a workplace for others. The U.S. government enforces many laws and regulations that protect workers against discrimination, with many states and cities adopting workers’ rights laws...
Aug 19, 2022 | Employing a Nanny
Some 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...
Jul 29, 2022 | Employing a Nanny, Health & Safety, Working as a Nanny
A 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...
Jul 22, 2022 | Payroll, Taxes & Labor Laws, Working as a Nanny
It’s important for employers to know the legalities of employing a nanny or other household worker, but it’s equally important for nannies to understand the benefits of being paid “on the books,” and the consequences of not. Below are several...
Jul 15, 2022 | Employing a Nanny, Payroll, Taxes & Labor Laws
If your nanny or other household employee gets married, changes her name, and asks you to start issuing paychecks in their married name, what are your record-keeping responsibilities? When an employee officially changes their name for marriage or any reason, the...
