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How to Handle Your Nanny Driving the Kids
If your nanny will be driving your children, here are some steps to take to make sure everyone stays safe.
How to Prevent Discrimination as a Household Employer
If you have hired an employee to work in your home, you are considered an employer and your home is a workplace. That means you are subject to applicable labor laws that are designed to prevent discrimination in the workplace.
How to Follow the Requirements of New Jersey’s Paid Sick Leave Law
The New Jersey Paid Sick Leave law will apply to all employers – including families that hire workers for their homes like nannies or private senior caregivers. Here are nine important things household employers need to know about the impending law.
What You Need to Know About Paying Taxes on a Summer Nanny
Hiring a summer nanny means you have an employee and will need to follow applicable tax, wage, and labor laws even if it’s just temporary work.
How To Check Your Candidate’s Background The Right Way
Here’s how to research your candidate through reference calls, background checks, and resume verification to ensure you’re making the right hiring decision.
How Long Should You Retain Tax and Payroll Records?
As a family that has hired a nanny, in-home senior caregiver, or other household employees, you are now considered an employer and should follow guidelines for retaining employment, tax, and payroll records.
How to Make a Smooth Return from Maternity Leave
While no return to the workforce is perfect, these nine steps should make it a little bit easier. And it all starts before you even have your baby.
What is a State Tax Reciprocal Agreement?
If your employee lives and works in different states, they may not be required to file taxes in both. Certain state have what is called a reciprocal agreement.
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