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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.
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.
6 Easy Tips for Staying Active While Working from Home
Working from home has its perks, but it can be easy to forget about exercise when you’re home all day. Here are 6 easy tips for building healthy habits and staying active while working from home.
Lack of Child Care Options Detrimental to Workplaces, Families
There is an ongoing child care crisis in the U.S. and private employers must make changes to help the situation. The pandemic has exacerbated and shed light on a longstanding problem. How do we enable primary caregivers to balance caregiving responsibilities and work responsibilities?
Massachusetts Household Employer to Pay $27K for Violating Domestic Worker Protection Laws
A household employer in Massachusetts has been ordered to pay nearly $27,000 for violating the state’s wage and hour, overtime, and domestic worker protection laws.
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