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Westchester County Enacts Safe Leave Time Law
Like it’s recently passed Earned Sick Leave Law, Westchester County’s Safe Leave Time Law applies to families who have hired household help. Here’s how household employers can comply with the new law.
How to Write a Nanny Share Contract that Makes Everyone Happy
In many ways, a nanny share contract is no different than a typical nanny contract. You’ll detail the basics like pay, hours, schedule, benefits, and paid time off. However, there are some nuances to a nanny share that need to be spelled out in the contract so there’s no confusion down the road.
Nanny Job Description How-to
A comprehensive and well-developed nanny job description will help attract the types of candidates you want to interview and ultimately hire the best caregiver for your children.
EIN or SSN: How Should a Household Employer File Employment Taxes?
Some household employers think they don’t need an EIN and can file their employment taxes using their Social Security Number. Here’s why that’s wrong and will cause issues at tax time.
Separation Sadness: Handling Your Child’s Emotions When Their Nanny Leaves
Your children may experience any number of emotions when their nanny leaves. Here are some tips to ease your children’s “separation sadness” and turn saying goodbye to a beloved caregiver into a positive life lesson.
Washington, D.C. Household Employers Required to Comply with Universal Paid Leave
Washington, D.C.’s Universal Paid Leave program provides parental, family, and medical leave benefits for employees working in the District including household workers like nannies, housekeepers, and senior caregivers. Here’s what families need to know to comply with the new regulation.
Why Your Nanny Will Quit and What You Can Do About It
If you find a great nanny, you’ll want to do everything in your power to keep them. Nannies who are overworked, not trusted, underpaid or treated unprofessionally won’t remain long in your job. Here are seven reasons why your nanny will quit and how you can prevent it from happening.
New Mexico Passes Wage Protections for Household Employees
Nannies, in-home senior caregivers, housekeepers, and other household employees in New Mexico will soon be protected by the state’s minimum wage standards and other wage protections.
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