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How to Manage Work-from-Home Paranoia
Working from home has become the norm for many parents and has nearly eliminated the social aspect of the physical workplace. Some are finding it difficult to fully understand what colleagues or managers might be asking of them. As a result, WFH paranoia has become common in remote work settings.
7 Things that May Get Overlooked When Hiring a Nanny
Hiring a nanny will be one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a parent. Even though you may not have a lot of time to put into the hiring process, don’t overlook these 7 tasks that could get skipped.
5 Ways to Cope With Pandemic Re-entry Anxiety
Returning to in-person work, school, and other activities is being discussed constantly, comes with some uncertainties, and may lead to feelings of re-entry anxiety for you, your children, and/or your household employee.
Minimum Wage Rates Set to Increase this Summer Across U.S.
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.
7 Steps to Take After Hiring a Nanny
There is plenty of advice out there about how to hire a nanny. But what do you do after you actually hire one? Here are some important steps you need to take to ensure a successful and professional relationship with your caregiver.
How Paid Sick Leave Laws Apply to Household Employment
Paid sick leave laws often include families with household help like a nanny, senior caregiver, or housekeeper. Here’s a look at what is relevant for household employers and how you can comply with these requirements.
IRS Experiencing Tremendous Delays Processing Tax Notices, Income Tax Returns
The pandemic, staffing shortages, and tax law changes have all helped create a massive backlog in resolving tax notices as well as processing income tax returns and estimated tax payments. What can household employers expect?
New York’s HERO Act Imposes New Employer Requirements to Help Prevent Spread of Airborne Infectious Diseases
The HERO Act requires employers in New York State, including families with household help, to develop safety plans that help prevent the spread of airborne infectious diseases in the workplace.
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