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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.
Staying Safe While Running Essential Errands During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As communities across the U.S. take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting close contact, we’re facing new challenges and questions about how to meet basic household needs, such as buying groceries and medicine, getting gas and banking. Here’s advice about how to meet these household needs in a safe and healthy manner.
Top 10 Questions from Household Employers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We’re answering some popular household employer questions to help provide insights and guidance on tax credits available to you, paid benefits for your nanny, and how to manage your employee during this time. We hope to bring some clarity around household employment, give you some confidence, and help you make smart decisions.
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.
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