Sep 30, 2022 | Employing a Nanny, Payroll, Taxes & Labor Laws
What can happen if you don’t comply with household employment laws? It can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines, penalties, and payment of back wages. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, gives some recent examples of the importance of...
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...
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...
