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Household Employers Have Form I-9 Flexibility in Document Verification
With COVID-19 restrictions in place across the U.S., the Department of Homeland Security is allowing employers to accept a new worker’s expired documents for Form I-9 identity verification purposes. Here’s what household employers need to know.
How the COVID-19 Pandemic May Impact Your Dependent Care Benefits
The COVID-19 outbreak may impact your DCAP benefits in a variety of ways. Although the IRS has not issued any specific relief or guidance for DCAP benefits due to the COVID-19 outbreak, existing rules may help if your childcare needs have been affected by the outbreak.
Creating a Return to Work Plan for Your Nanny
Before asking your nanny to come back to work (or hiring a new one), thoughtfully construct a return to work plan to keep everyone healthy and safe after the pandemic.
COVID-19 Scenarios and Benefits Available to Your Nanny
The COVID-19 pandemic is a challenging time for many families. If you employ a nanny, you may be wondering what to do with your caregiver. With new laws in effect that provide paid sick and family leave as well as expanded unemployment benefits to many employees, we’ll discuss what may apply to your nanny.
Supporting Caregivers in Need Through the Nanny Relief Fund
We are proud to lend support to the Nanny Relief Fund, a newly-launched nonprofit organization assisting in-home caregivers in their times of need. Many nannies are especially at risk during this health crisis as they may be overlooked by traditional labor protections such as paid leave and unemployment benefits.
FAQs: Employing Household Workers During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
If you plan to have an employee in your home during or after the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have health and safety concerns. Here are some FAQs on employing and hiring workers during an unprecedented time.
DOL Now Fully Enforcing FFCRA Paid Leave Rules for Coronavirus
The Department of Labor’s nonenforcement period for following paid leave requirements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act has ended. Household employers need to comply with the law’s rules or face fines and other penalties.
Avoid Burnout While Working from Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Working from home getting you down? Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce your stress, and your risk of burnout, while you work from home. Here are nine simple tips to try.
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