GTM’s Household Employment Blog
Household Employees Eligible for Paid Family and Medical Leave under New Maryland Law
Paid family and medical leave is coming soon for household employees in Maryland. Here’s what families with household help – like a nanny, housekeeper, or nanny share – need to know about the new compliance requirement.
What the Wage Act Ruling Means for Household Employers in Massachusetts
A Massachusetts court ruled for an employee who was terminated for cause and was seeking treble damages for the untimely payment of her final wages under the state’s wage act. This decision should alert household employers in the state to the importance of paying all earned wages – including unused vacation and PTO – on the day of termination.
With High Gas Prices, Should You Reimburse Your Nanny for Their Commute?
It’s no secret that gas prices have skyrocketed over the past several months. Household employers are speculating if they should help their employees by reimbursing them for their commute. Here’s what to consider when making that decision.
New Law Establishes Hotline for Sexual Harassment Complaints in New York State
New York State recently enacted a new law that establishes a confidential, toll-free hotline for employees to call with workplace sexual harassment complaints. Once this law goes into effect and the hotline goes live by July 14, employers – including household employers – must notify their workers of the hotline.
Nanny vs. Daycare: What to Consider
There are several considerations when weighing whether to hire a nanny to care for your child in your home or place your child in a daycare facility. Here are some factors to consider in your decision-making process.
Preparing Your Children for a COVID-19 Vaccination
With the news that Moderna wants the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of six, here’s what you need to know to prepare yourself and your kids for their vaccination.
District of Columbia to Increase Employee Leave Under UPL, Decrease Employer Cost
Starting July 1, Washington, D.C. will increase the amounts of leave available to employees under the district’s Universal Paid Leave Act while decreasing the employer payroll tax that funds the leave. Household employers are required to comply with the law.
How the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Helps Families
Child care can be costly but there are a few ways families can cut the expense of child care such as claiming the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit when they file their personal tax returns. With an expanded credit for this filing season, it is a tax-savings opportunity not to miss.
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