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Understanding Household Employment
A Complete Guide to Unemployment Benefits under the CARES Act
The CARES Act provides federal funding to expand unemployment insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s everything that household employers and their workers need to know including who qualifies, how long benefits will last, and how to get the extra $600/week in benefits.
7 Ways to Reduce Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic
While we practice social distancing to protect our physical health, we can also take steps to bolster our mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quarantine, Isolation and Stay at Home Orders: What These Terms Mean and Why They’re Different
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought us a new vocabulary with terms like quarantine, isolation, stay at home, and more now becoming part of our everyday language. Each of these terms has a specific – and often legal – meaning. However, they’re often interchanged, which can cause confusion. Here’s why it’s important to know the differences.
Download a Paid Sick Leave Request Form to Comply with FFCRA Documentation Requirement
Employees who wish to take paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act must provide documentation. Download a request form to comply with this requirement.
Household Employers are Ineligible for SBA Paycheck Protection Loans
To help keep businesses afloat and workers under the wing of their employers so the economy can quickly restart after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, the recently enacted CARES Act stimulus package created a $367 billion federally guaranteed loan program administered...
Expanded Unemployment Benefits Available to Nannies and Other Household Employees
The recently passed CARES Act expanded unemployment insurance coverage to eligible individuals for a number of reasons related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Legally paid nannies and other household employees could apply for extended benefits if they qualify.
DOL Issues Guidance on Employer Responsibilities under Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The U.S. DOL issued guidance that clarifies questions surrounding household employer and employee rights and responsibilities under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Coronavirus Stimulus Direct Payments
Many Americans will receive direct payments as a result of the recently enacted $2 trillion stimulus package. Here are some frequently asked questions to help keep you and your household employees informed on what happens next.
Free Webinar: Navigating Household Employment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Ideal for families that employ nannies to work in their homes, GTM Payroll Services will answer pressing questions and clear up any confusion about what to do with your employee during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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