Apr 30, 2015 | Employing a Nanny
In a tight job market and in the age of internet-based diploma mills, resume fraud is an increasing concern among employers, including those families that employ nannies or other household employees. On the other hand, with today’s internet-enabled easy and...
Apr 24, 2015 | Employing a Nanny
The International Nanny Association’s 30th Annual Conference is currently underway in Cancun, Mexico, and one of the workshops being held tackles the importance of workers’ compensation insurance for household employers. This is an issue that more and more...
Apr 14, 2015 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
It’s hard getting motivated to lose weight, but here’s something that might help: The IRS recognizes obesity as a disease and allows taxpayers to deduct certain weight-loss expenses. (IRS Revenue Ruling 2002-19) Prior to this ruling, individuals could only claim a...
Apr 9, 2015 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
To get and keep the most talented employees, employers must treat nannies and other household employees like professionals. Therefore, offering employee benefits is an important consideration for all household employers. By providing an attractive employee benefits...
Apr 7, 2015 | Employing a Nanny
While often purchased through independent means, long term care (LTC) insurance as an employee benefit is being offered more often by employers. Under this LTC policy, services to meet LTC needs such as adult day care, home health, skilled nursing care, and custodial...