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How the American Rescue Plan Impacts Families, Nannies
The American Rescue Plan – a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package that includes expanded tax credits, additional stimulus checks, extended unemployment benefits, and more – is now in effect. Here’s how this landmark legislation will impact families and nannies.
Virginia Passes Three Domestic Worker Protection Bills
The group of bills, called Virginia’s domestic workers bill of rights, expands employment rights and workplace protections and safety for household employees in the state.
What You and Your Nanny Need to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine
With nearly two million COVID-19 vaccine doses being administered every day, you may be wondering “what’s next” after being vaccinated. Here are answers to 12 common questions you or your nanny may have about the COVID-19 vaccination.
Unemployment Fraud: How Families and Their Employees Should Respond
Scammers are using the pandemic to commit unprecedented levels of unemployment fraud. Here’s what to do if you or your employee is a victim.
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!
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