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Understanding Household Employment
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.
New Rules for Paying Home Healthcare Employees
New York’s new rules for paying home healthcare employees now requires that those employees be paid for all hours in a client’s home in a 24-hour period, including sleep and meal periods.
New Ways to Screen Household Employees
As technology grows and changes, new ways to screen household employees become available, which more and more employers are using to narrow down the search for a new employee.
401K Plan for Household Employees: FAQs
GTM clients can offer a 401K plan for household employees through the National Household Employers Association (NHEA). Here are some FAQs about the plan.
Work Agreements for Household Employees
Work agreements for household employees are detailed outlines of the employment engagement. It establishes a clear understanding between you and your employee regarding their duties and responsibilities, and helps reduce the likelihood of issues and misunderstandings during their employment.
Planning for Summer Household Employment
Families often ask for advice on handling different issues that arise when planning for summertime household employment, so let’s take a look at some of the most common concerns.
What is a Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights?
You may have heard the term “domestic workers’ bill of rights” with regard to wage and labor laws surrounding nannies and other household employees. But what exactly does that term mean and how did these laws come about?
Follow These 14 Steps to Ensure Nanny Tax and Labor Law Compliance
Although paying “off the books” gives the employee more income and saves families from the extra paperwork, it is illegal and can make you liable for unpaid taxes, interest, and penalties. Follow these 14 steps to nanny tax compliance to ensure you are following employment laws.
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