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Philadelphia Extends Labor Protections to Household Employees
Philadelphia’s City Council recently passed what is considered some of the strongest domestic worker protections in the country for the city’s 16,000 household employees. The law is scheduled to go into effect in May 2020. Here is what the legislation includes.
Nanny Tax Threshold Increases for 2020
The Social Security Administration recently released its 2020 Employment Coverage Threshold for household employees. Next year’s coverage threshold increases by $100 to $2,200.
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.
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