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DOL Revised FFCRA Regulations Related to Employee Leave
The U.S. Department of Labor has amended some provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act in response to a federal court decision that invalidated part of the law’s original regulations. Here is what has changed.
Amended NYC Paid Sick Leave Law Now in Effect
The amended NYC Paid Sick Leave Law provides nannies, housekeepers, and other domestic workers with 40 hours of paid safe and sick leave and creates other responsibilities for household employers.
What Should You Do if You Get an Unemployment Notice?
Received an unemployment notice that your employee has filed a claim? Not sure what to do? If you have paid your nanny legally, you have nothing to worry about. Here’s what to do with answers to some common questions.
Oregon Workplace Fairness Act Takes Effect October 1
The Oregon Workplace Fairness Act, which includes household employers, creates several requirements for employer policies related to harassment, including how and when those policies are distributed. It also prohibits certain clauses in confidentiality agreements.
How to Talk to Your Children about Going to School During the Pandemic
As children return to school, they may have concerns about going to school during the pandemic, why school looks different, and whether it’s safe for them and their families. Here’s how you can help your children make sense of what they hear in a way that is honest, accurate, and minimizes anxiety or fear.
Keeping Your Household Safe as Children Return to In-Person School During the Pandemic
As children return to in-person school during the pandemic, parents are looking to keep their children and everyone in their household safe. Here’s how to protect your children and family members during these times.
A Family’s Guide to Nanny-Supervised Online Learning
If you employ a nanny for in-home childcare, you may be asking your caregiver to supervise your children’s online learning. Your nanny could thrive in this new role as they likely have a built up trust with your children and have a good relationship with them. However, it’s important to set expectations, clarify responsibilities, and revise your work agreement to help ensure fairness and keep communications open.
California’s Workers’ Compensation Law Amended to Include COVID-19
COVID-19-related illnesses will be compensable, work-related conditions under California’s workers’ compensation law effective Sept 30, 2020. Families in the state are required to carry workers’ compensation when employing someone to work in their homes.
Why a Household Payroll Professional Should Handle Your Nanny Taxes
Don’t create risks or hassles for yourself with a cheap nanny tax service. They’ll do the bare minimum: pay your employee and take out some withholdings. You need more than that to comply with tax, wage, and labor laws. You deserve the support and attention of household payroll professionals when handling your nanny taxes.
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