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When you sign up for GTM you have access to a range of services and support for your household payroll, tax, and employee benefit 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.
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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 $16.35/hour.
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 not required for live-in employees.
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.
Paid Leave Laws: In Connecticut, household employers must follow the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program.
District of Columbia Rules
Minimum Wage: In Washington, D.C., the current minimum wage is $17.50/hour.
Overtime Rules: Hourly employees in Washington, D.C. 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.
Workers’ Compensation: In Washington, D.C., a household employer is required to have workers’ compensation insurance if their employee works 240 hours or more in a quarter. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
Paid Leave Laws: In Washington, D.C., household employers must follow the city’s Paid Family Leave and Accrued Sick and Safe Leave/Earned Sick and Safe Leave laws.
Delaware Rules
Minimum Wage: In Delaware, the current minimum wage is $15/hour.
Overtime Rules: Hourly employees in Delaware 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.
Workers’ Compensation: In Delaware, a household employer is required to have workers’ compensation insurance if their employee earns $750 or more in a three-month period. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
Paid Leave Laws: Currently, Delaware doesn't have a paid leave law that applies to household employers.
Maryland Rules
Minimum Wage:
- In Maryland, the current minimum wage is $15/hour.
- For Montgomery County, the minimum wage is $15/hour.
Overtime Rules: Hourly employees in Maryland 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 also required for live-in employees.
Workers’ Compensation: In Maryland, a household employer is required to have workers’ compensation insurance if their employee earns more than $1,000 in gross wages in a calendar quarter. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
Paid Leave Laws: In Maryland, household employers must follow the state’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance program. Additionally, Montgomery County’s paid sick leave law applies to employers in the county.
New Jersey Rules
Current Minimum Wage: In New Jersey, the current minimum wage is $14.53/hour for employers with fewer than 6 employees.
Overtime Rules: 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.
Workers’ Compensation: In New Jersey, household employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
Paid Leave Laws: In New Jersey, household employers must follow the state’s Paid Sick Leave law.
New York Rules
Minimum Wage:
- $16.50/hour in New York City
- $16.50/hour in Long Island and Westchester County
- $16/hour in the rest of New York State
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).
Workers’ Compensation: In New York, household employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
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.
Paid Leave Laws: In New York, household employers must follow the state’s Paid Sick Leave, Paid Family Leave, Prenatal Personal Leave, and Domestic Violence Victim Leave (unpaid) laws. Additionally, the Paid Safe and Sick Leave law applies to employers in New York City.
Pennsylvania Rules
Minimum Wage: In Pennsylvania, the current minimum wage is $7.25/hour.
Overtime Rules: Hourly employees in Pennsylvania 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.
Workers’ Compensation: In Pennsylvania, household employers are not required to have workers’ compensation insurance. However, GTM strongly recommends obtaining a policy. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
Paid Leave Laws: Currently, Pennsylvania doesn't have a paid leave law that applies to household employers.
Virginia Rules
Minimum Wage: In Virginia, the current minimum wage is $12.41 per hour.
Overtime Rules: In Virginia, 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.
Workers’ Compensation: In Virginia, household employers are not required to have a workers’ compensation policy. However, we strongly recommend obtaining one to protect both you and your employee(s). Please contact GTM for a price quote.
Paid Leave Laws: Currently, Virginia doesn't have a paid leave law that applies to household employers.
GTM's Guide to Household Employment Wage Laws by State describes what's required in all states and jurisdictions.
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
