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Understanding Household Employment
What is a Nanny? Differences Between Nannies, Babysitters, and Child Care Specialists
Nannies, babysitters, and child care specialists all provide supervision for children but their roles, expectations, and responsibilities are different. Here’s what you need to know about these caregivers to help guide your hiring decisions.
Ask HR: Household Employee Management Tips
As a household employer, you don’t have an HR department. Get household employee management tips from an expert to help make sure you’re compliant with labor laws and your employees are engaged and satisfied on the job.
5 Things to Know about Child Care Guilt
Experiencing child care guilt because you’re leaving your child with a nanny? That’s perfectly normal and is experienced by many working parents. It can be a good thing that you’re working, and your child is with another loving caregiver. Here’s how to manage those feelings.
Massachusetts PFML Compliance Requirements for Household Employers
Starting October 1, all Massachusetts employers, including families that have hired an employee to work in their home, have new responsibilities under the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave law. Here’s what you need to know.
7 Easy Ways to Show Your Nanny Appreciation and Boost Their Job Satisfaction
If you have a great nanny, you’ll want to do everything in your power to keep them. From ending job creep to offering health benefits, here are seven easy ways to show appreciation for your nanny and boost their job satisfaction.
Paying Nanny Taxes for Senior Care
Don’t be fooled! You may need to pay nanny taxes when hiring a senior caregiver. If you’re considered their employer, you’ll need to comply with applicable tax, wage, and labor laws.
How to Prepare for Your Nanny’s First Day on the Job
Here are some items for your to-do list and questions to answer to make sure your nanny’s first day goes as smoothly as possible and that they are set up for success in the future.
15 Relaxation Tips for Parents
Parenting is stressful. Not taking time for yourself to relax or decompress can have a negative effect on your health and keep your family on edge. But stress happens to everyone. So here are some relaxation tips to add calmness to your day and help your body and mind deal with stress.
Deciding on a Nanny Tax and Payroll Service Provider? Here are 9 Questions to Ask
Considering a nanny tax and payroll service provider? Here are the questions to ask that will help you remove the risks, hassles, and worries of paying a household worker the right way.
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