Household Employment Blog
Understanding What it Means to be a Household Employer
What are Nanny Taxes?
For families hiring a nanny or other employee to work in their home for the first time, the idea of nanny taxes may seem confusing or complex. Even experienced household employers could use a refresher. Understand your basic responsibilities as a household employer and get in the good graces of the IRS and your state tax agency.
How to Conduct a Performance Review for Your Nanny
A nanny performance review is a time to discuss goals, personal job growth, areas of improvement, and what you can do to help them succeed in their role.
Your Guide to July 1 Minimum Wage Increases
Stay compliant with wage laws! Household employees need to be paid at least minimum wage (the highest of the applicable federal, state, and local rates). Here is your guide to July 1 minimum wage increases.
Household Employment Forms: Paperwork to Complete Before Work Begins
Before your household employee, like a nanny or in-home senior caregiver, begins work, there are some household employment forms that both you and your worker need to complete.
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.
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