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New Law Provides More Flexibility for Dependent Care Assistance Programs
Through a new law, families may now have more flexibility in how they use funds in their Dependent Care Assistance Programs. DCAPs can be used to help offset the wages paid to a nanny.
Everything You Need to Know about Household Employment in 2021
Nanny taxes, domestic worker protections, minimum wage and overtime rules, tax savings, and more. We spell out everything you need to know about employing a nanny or other household workers in 2021.
5 Ways to Beat Work-from-Home Burnout
If you’re working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic and feeling burnt out, you’re not alone. Here are strategies to reduce your overall stress and risk of burnout while you are working from home.
8 Fun, Easy Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Your Kids
Don’t let the pandemic put a damper on your Valentine’s Day festivities. Here are some fun, easy ways to celebrate the day with your kids and show everyone the love!
How to File Your Nanny Taxes in 2021
It’s that time of year again. Here’s what you need to know if employed someone to work in your home last year and how to file your nanny taxes in 2021.
What a Biden Administration Could Mean for Families, Nannies
With President Biden now in the White House, what does this mean for families and the nannies they employ for in-home child care? We look at some of Biden’s proposals and plans to see how his administration may impact families and nannies.
Can You Require Your Nanny to Get a COVID-19 Vaccination?
The simple answer is yes. You can make a COVID-19 vaccination a condition of employment for your nanny. But should you? Is this a good employment practice? There are some other considerations to make as you determine a course of action. We will answer three questions that may be on your mind to help guide your choices.
Paid Sick Leave Updates for Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York
The start of the new year has seen changes to a few state paid sick leave programs. Household employers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York should review these updates to ensure compliance with labor laws.
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