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Top 10 Most Popular Household Employment Blog Posts of 2021
From vaccines to federal and state laws to paying household employees the right way, here are our most popular blog posts of 2021.
Protecting Your Sensitive Data from Cyber Attacks
Here are some effective steps for you and your employee to help prevent hackers, scammers, and other cybercriminals from compromising your computers and mobile devices, stealing information, and harming your family or worker.
State-by-State Guide to 2022 Minimum Wage Rates
Did you know that half of U.S. states will boost their minimum wage rate at some point in 2022? Most increases will happen on January 1. Do not get caught with a costly wage violation if your nanny’s pay rate slips below minimum wage. Here is a state-by-state guide to 2022 minimum wages rates.
When a Family and Nanny Celebrate Different Holidays
Everyone celebrates holidays differently so what should you do if your family and nanny share separate faiths? Even though it can seem like a sensitive topic, start with an open and honest conversation. Here are 8 tips to manage the holiday season when you and your nanny celebrate differently.
Using a Dependent Care FSA to Reimburse Childcare Costs in 2022
A smart and simple way to save money on childcare – like wages paid to a nanny – is through a Dependent Care FSA offered through your employer. With many companies now holding open enrollment periods, now is the time to understand how they work and reduce your taxes.
Should You Vaccinate Your Child for COVID-19?
Vaccinating your children for COVID-19 protects other family members, helps them avoid serious illness even if they do get COVID-19, and keeps them in school and participating in their activities.
Why COVID-19 Vaccination Status is Critical When Hiring a Nanny
For both nannies seeking work and parents who wish to hire in-home caregivers, vaccination for COVID-19 can provide a big advantage, especially in a tight household employment job market.
2022 Nanny Tax Threshold Released by Social Security Administration
The 2022 nanny tax threshold will be $2,400, a $100 increase over this year’s mark. If a household worker like a nanny, housekeeper, private teacher, or senior caregiver, earns $2,400 or more in cash wages next year, Social Security and Medicare taxes, must be paid by the family and the employee.
White House Unveils Vaccination Plan for 28 Million Children Ages 5 to 11
The White House vaccination plan aims to ensure that a vaccine, if authorized for children, is quickly distributed and made conveniently and equitably available to families across the country.