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Now More than Ever: Legal Pay is Necessary for All Household Employees
Paying household employees “on the books” is always the right and smart thing to do. The benefits and protections for families and their employees far outweigh any perceived financial savings from skirting tax and other obligations. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought all of this into crystal-clear focus.
A Message from GTM Payroll Services: Where We Stand
GTM Payroll Services has always cherished contributions from all human beings regardless of their ethnicity, creed, or origin. Unfortunately, racial injustice, including in our criminal justice system, and income inequality does exist in the U.S. The toll this takes on our minority communities is not acceptable.
Screening an Employee’s Temperature Upon Return to Work
How can you safely return your nanny to work or bring a new employee into your home? Screening an employee’s temperature is one step you can take. Here’s how to do it the right way.
How to Make a Tax-Free Payment Towards Your Nanny’s Student Loans
The CARES Act temporarily adds qualified student loan payments as acceptable tax-free contributions to education-related employee benefits.
Returning to Work in Massachusetts
As part of an executive order from Governor Charlie Baker, nannies and other household employees may return to work in Massachusetts provided families comply with state mandatory safety standards for their homes.
IRS Provides Additional Guidance on DCAPs During COVID-19 Pandemic
The IRS is providing employees with more options for unused amounts in their DCAPs including an extended period for incurring expenses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOL Provides More Guidance for Household Employers on FFCRA Compliance
The U.S. Department of Labor answered additional questions about FFCRA compliance including the eligibility of paid leave for household workers, documentation needed for paid leave, and school closures due to summer vacation.
Agencies: Plan for a Post-Pandemic Economic Upturn
How prepared is your agency when demand for your services picks up after this health crisis eases? While your business may be down right now, it’s an ideal time to determine your strategy for when times are better – because they will get better.
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