Aug 20, 2015 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
Q: My nanny wants to get a tattoo. Can I ask her not to do so, or require that she cover it while in my home? A: An issue like this warrants a discussion with your nanny, and in this case it’s fortunate that she brought up the idea with you beforehand, as...
Aug 11, 2015 | Employing a Nanny
When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) went into effect several years ago, it provided transitional relief for small employers. As of July 1, 2015, it no longer offers that relief and the following Affordable Care Act changes for household employers are now true: An...
Aug 6, 2015 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
We hear many questions from both current and prospective nannies about what it means to be a household employee, but sometimes we hear some not-so-frequently asked questions, such as the ones below, that bring important issues to light. Q: I am a nanny and my employer...
Jul 30, 2015 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
Workers’ compensation insurance for nannies and other household employees is becoming a crucial issue for household employers to address, and here in New York, if you employ a nanny who works 40 hours in any week of the year, you are required to have coverage....
