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Travel Technology for Families
Here are a couple of pieces of travel technology for families that you may find useful when it comes to vacation schedules and home safety.
Minimum Wage Increases Effective July 1, 2017
There are several cities and states with minimum wage increases effective July 1, 2017. Household employers should make sure they are complying with these increases.
Everything You Need to Know about New York’s Paid Family Leave Program
New York State employers — including household employers — will be required to provide paid family leave to their employees beginning January 1, 2018. Here’s everything you need to know about this new program.
Indoor Activities for a Rainy Summer Day
Rain during summer can be a little depressing, especially for kids. But here are some fun indoor activities for a rainy summer day to keep them smiling!
How to Hire a Nanny Provides Practical Guidance to Families on Finding Household Help
The latest edition of How to Hire a Nanny: Your Complete Guide to Finding, Hiring, and Retaining Household Help is now available to purchase as a paperback or Kindle download on Amazon. The third edition of the book has been updated for 2017 to reflect new Domestic...
Household Employees Eligible for Paid Sick Leave under Arizona Law
A new Arizona paid sick leave law for household employees (and all employees) begins July 1, 2017. The law requires all employers to provide paid and protected sick leave to all employees, including part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees.
Chicago Sick Leave Ordinance for Domestic Workers Begins July 1
Employers must begin complying with the Chicago Sick Leave Ordinance on July 1, 2017. The Ordinance applies to all employers in Chicago and Cook County, IL, and explicitly provides that it applies to domestic workers.
Understanding Nanny Taxes and What to Pay
Part of the responsibilites of being a household employer is understanding nanny taxes – what they are and what to pay. Use this helpful guide to assist you in complying with nanny tax laws.
Wage Theft and Household Employment
While federal and state laws protecting against wage theft and overtime pay often exclude household employees, the crime of wage theft and household employment are not mutually exclusive.
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