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GTM Welcomes Families of Birch Nannies
GTM offers household payroll, HR, and insurance services without risks, hassles, or worries
What We Offer
When you sign up for GTM you have access to a wide range of services and support for your household payroll, tax, and employee offerings.
Comprehensive Payroll
Automated payroll processing with free direct deposit.
Guaranteed On-time Tax Filings
Quarterly, annual, state and federal taxes filed on time, every time.
Compliance with Tax, Wage and Labor Laws
Exceptional support team helps you stay legal, avoid fines and penalties, and protect your family and employee.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
A policy may be required in your state but we have you covered from obtaining your policy to managing audits and invoices.
Employee Benefits
GTM provides more tax-saving health benefit and retirement plans than any other household tax or payroll service.
Integrated Timekeeping
Employees punch in and out on their mobile device to create timesheets that flow seamlessly into payroll.
Free Consultation
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Talk to a Household Employment Expert
Get a complimentary, no-obligation consultation about your household employment situation, tax requirements, and more.
Why GTM?
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One-stop Shop
GTM handles all your payroll, tax, workers’ compensation insurance, and employee benefit needs under one roof.
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Team of Experts
Your account is backed by a team of certified payroll and HR professionals, licensed insurance brokers, and household employment tax experts.
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Ecstatic Clients
With the best reviews in the business, clients love the services and support from a firm that has served tens of thousands of families.
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Data Security
GTM adheres to the highest data security standards to ensure your information remains confidential.
Understand State Household Employment Laws
Laws regarding employment of household workers vary from state to state.
Click below to see employment laws, rules and regulations including minimum wage, workers' compensation, and overtime pay for your state or region.
Connecticut Rules
- Minimum Wage
- In Connecticut, the current minimum wage is $15.69/hour.
- Workers’ Compensation
- In Connecticut, a household employer is required to have workers’ compensation insurance if their employee works 26 or more hours in a week. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
- Overtime Rules
- Household employees in Connecticut are required to be paid at least time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a seven-day workweek. Overtime compensation is also required for live-in employees.
Georgia Rules
- Minimum Wage
- In Georgia, the current minimum wage is $7.25/hour.
- Workers’ Compensation
- In Georgia, household employers are not required to have workers’ compensation insurance. However, we strongly recommend obtaining a policy. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
- Overtime Rules
- In Georgia, hourly employees are entitled to a special overtime pay rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for all overtime worked, if they work over 40 hours in a week.
- Overtime is not required for live-in employees.
Illinois Rules
- Minimum Wage in Illinois
- $15.40/hour in Chicago.
- $13.70/hour in Cook County
- $14/hour in the rest of Illinois
- Workers’ Compensation
- In Illinois, household employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
- Overtime Rules
- Hourly employees in Illinois are entitled to an overtime pay rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for all overtime worked, if they work over 40 hours in a week. Overtime pay is not required for live-in employees.
- Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights
- Illinois has special laws that pertain to the employment of domestic workers. Please review them here.
New York Rules
- Minimum Wage in New York State
- $16/hour in New York City
- $16/hour in Long Island and Westchester County
- $15/hour in the rest of New York State
- Workers’ Compensation
- in New York, household employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
- Overtime Rules
- Hourly employees in New York are entitled to a special overtime pay rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for all overtime worked, if they work more than 40 hours in a week (more than 44 hours in a week if the worker lives in their employer’s home).
- Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights: New York has special laws that pertain to the employment of domestic workers. Read more about New York’s Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights.
Tennessee Rules
- Minimum Wage
- In Tennessee, the current minimum wage is $7.25/hour.
- Workers’ Compensation
- In Tennessee, a household employer is not required to have workers’ compensation insurance. However, we strongly recommend obtaining a policy. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
- Overtime Rules
- Hourly employees in Tennessee are entitled to a special overtime pay rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for all overtime worked, if they work more than 40 hours in a week. Overtime is not required for live-in employees.
GTM's Guide to Household Employment Wage Laws by State describes what's required in all states and jurisdictions.
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Benefits of Paying Your Household Employee Legally
Benefits for You
Attract higher quality employees * Work with a happier employee * Avoid state and Federal fines and penalties * Reduce the risk of an audit * Take advantage of tax savings * Enjoy peace of mind
Benefits for Your Employee
Verifiable income * Legal employment history * Unemployment benefits * Social Security and Medicare benefits * Workers’ compensation benefits