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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.
Employee Presented Expired Identity Document? Time to Update Their Form I-9
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has ended its COVID-19 Temporary Policy for List B Identity Documents. That means if your employee presented an expired List B document between May 1, 2020, and April 30, 2022, you are required to update their Form I-9 by July 31.
Colorado Expands Employment Discrimination Law to Include Household Workers
Household employees in Colorado will soon be protected by the state’s anti-employment discrimination law. Effective in August, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act will make it illegal for household employers to discriminate against a worker for disability, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, and nationality.
5 Ways to Manage Stress and Help Prevent Burnout
Chronic and long-term stress can greatly increase your risk of developing a serious health condition. Reducing stress is also crucial for preventing burnout. Here are some ways to manage your stress and help prevent burnout.
How a Nanny’s Role Changes as Your Child Ages
As your child grows and changes, the role of your nanny follows. These changing needs raise questions for families and nannies alike. What do nannies need to do differently as a child grows? And how do you discuss the changing needs together?
Minimum Wage Rates for Household Employees Set to Rise this Summer
Summer is a popular time for minimum wage rate increases that apply to nannies and other household employees. It’s important to check the rate you’re paying a household worker to make sure it is not a wage violation. Rates are on the rise in several states and cities across the country.
Here’s Your Household Employment Compliance Update for 2022
It’s been a busy first half of the year in household employment compliance. Here’s what’s happened, what’s new, and what’s coming in 2022.
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