GTM’s Household Employment Blog
What are Pay Transparency Laws?
Pay transparency laws are popping up across the country. Household employers should be attentive to this trend as pay transparency may affect how they post their job openings and how they talk about pay and pay history during the hiring process. Here’s what families with household help need to know.
Legal Troubles for Household Employers Highlight Importance of Labor Compliance
Non-compliance with wage and labor laws in household employment has grabbed a number of headlines across the country recently and cost families hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines, penalties, and payment of back wages. We take a look at three cases and what families with household help can learn to avoid similar legal troubles.
How to Show Your Appreciation During National Nanny Recognition Week
National Nanny Recognition Week is a great time to recognize your in-home childcare provider for their hard work, patience, and dedication. Here are some ideas to make this week special or any time you want your nanny to know that they are treasured by your family.
Why Workers’ Compensation Insurance is Important for Household Employers
Obtaining worker’s compensation insurance may not be as obvious a “to do” for a family hiring a nanny or other household employee. But a lack of coverage is a critical and costly mistake. Here’s why having a workers’ compensation policy is important for household employers.
IRS to Provide Penalty Relief for Tax Returns Filed Late Due to COVID-19
To help taxpayers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS is providing penalty relief to most people who filed 2019 or 2020 returns late including those who have already paid their penalties. Nearly 1.6 million taxpayers will automatically receive more than $1.2 billion in refunds or credits. Many of these payments will be completed by the end of September.
5 Key Takeaways from the 2022 Household Employment Survey
On our annual household employment survey, we asked families about their experiences hiring and retaining their nannies. The results reveal trends in household employment and offer insights for families to make smarter hiring decisions and develop strong relationships with their nannies. Here are 5 key takeaways including pay rates, vaccinations, health benefits, and the best ways to find a nanny.
New York State Launches New Hotline to Report Wage Theft and Recover Stolen Wages
On the success of its Wage Theft Task Force, New York has launched a new hotline and announced plans to develop a state-of-the-art online wage theft reporting system to create more opportunities for workers to report wage theft and receive what they are owed.
7 Steps to Protect Yourself as a Household Employer
As a family that has hired someone to work in their home – like a nanny, senior caregiver, or housekeeper – you are now considered a household employer and should understand and follow applicable labor laws just like any other business. Here are seven steps to take to help ensure you are protecting yourself from allegations of wrongful employment practices.
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