May 13, 2022 | Employing a Nanny, Payroll, Taxes & Labor Laws
In general, you can’t pay your nanny a pre-set, flat-salaried amount for all hours worked in a week, because nannies are non-exempt employees who need to be paid at least time and a half for overtime. But you could pay them for guaranteed hours, which is different...
Apr 22, 2022 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
You know that risks that come with paying a nanny illegally. But what if the great nanny you just hired doesn’t want to have taxes taken out of her check, or wants to be paid in cash? Some nannies may not realize the benefits and protections they’re...
Apr 8, 2022 | Payroll, Taxes & Labor Laws, Working as a Nanny
A nanny or other employee who works in your home is responsible for reporting and paying required payroll taxes. It is worth making sure that they are aware of their responsibilities at the start of employment, if they do not already know. As a nanny, or other...
Jan 14, 2022 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
While paying nannies legally has become more the “norm” in recent years, some families still don’t understand the benefits to both them and their nanny from paying “on the books.” If you are a nanny and you come across a family that does...
Dec 30, 2021 | Child Care
As 2021 comes to a close, it’s time to look ahead to the new year and see what lies in store for families that have hired or will hire a nanny. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, provides a look at some employment issues for families with nannies in...
