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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.
High-Income Earners Face Greater Tax Scrutiny under Biden’s American Families Plan
President Biden is proposing unprecedented funding for the IRS to reduce tax evasion and better conduct audits of wealthy Americans. The administration wants to use money raised from cracking down on tax avoidance to help fund the new social programs of the American Families Plan.
Virginia to Raise Minimum Wage Rate on May 1
Virginia’s minimum wage rate, which has been the same as the federal rate for several years, is set to increase in 2021 and then periodically for the next few years until it’s tied to inflation beginning in 2027.
7 Ways to Build Trust with Your Nanny
The nanny-parent relationship is one built on trust. A trusting relationship benefits you, your nanny, and your children. But establishing this kind of trusting relationship is not easy. Here are some tips for you to build trust with your nanny.
How to Write a Letter of Recommendation for Your Nanny
The time has come for you and your nanny to part ways. They are now looking for a new job and you can help by writing a letter of recommendation that details their employment, responsibilities, and top qualities. Here’s how to write one for your nanny.
7 of the Safest Summer Vacation Ideas for Your Family in 2021
While families are itching to get back to normal, caution still remains as summer vacation beckons. What will be available for families? Here are seven of the safest (and fun) summer vacation ideas for your family in 2021.
What to Know About Pregnancy and Newborn Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are among those more likely to become severely ill from COVID-19. Here is what you need to know about protecting yourself, the safety of vaccines, and caring for your newborn baby during the pandemic.
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