6 Reasons to Pay Your Nanny Legally

6 Reasons to Pay Your Nanny Legally

It may seem easy to just cut a check or hand over cash to your nanny each week for her services. You don’t have to deal with tax calculations, forms and the hassles that come with being an employer. Your nanny may feel the same way. However, that’s a roll of the dice...
Is My Nanny an Exempt Employee?

Is My Nanny an Exempt Employee?

There has been a lot of news lately about the Department of Labor’s new rule regarding overtime exemptions for exempt employees. Many household employers may be wondering if they need to take notice of this rule and if it applies to domestic workers. “Exempt” and...
Negotiating the Right Pay Rate for Your Nanny

Negotiating the Right Pay Rate for Your Nanny

You likely have an hourly rate in mind that you’d be comfortable paying a nanny or other household employee. When determining your budget, keep in mind your tax responsibilities that need to paid on top of your employee’s pay. You may also need to pay for workers’...
Guide to Employing Home Care Workers

Guide to Employing Home Care Workers

The Department of Labor (DOL) recently released a new publication to help families that employ home care workers deal with the very strict wage and hour requirements of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the federal minimum wage and overtime law that applies...
How to Talk Taxes with Your Nanny

How to Talk Taxes with Your Nanny

You’ve found the perfect nanny for your family. You’re now in the process of negotiating a salary and your nanny says she wants to be paid “off the books.” You know the importance of being compliant with payroll and taxes, but your nanny likes the additional money in...
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