GTM Household Blog
How to Set Up Your Multi-Family Learning Pod the Right Way
Many families are forming multi-family learning pods or pandemic pods to either supervise online learning or supplement traditional learning during the pandemic. While the focus of this type of home learning is the children’s education, families should take time to understand the tax and legal aspects of jointly hiring a private teacher.
States are Updating Employee Leave Requirements for Coronavirus
In response to the pandemic, several states have passed new laws and issued new regulations and guidance about employee leave requirements for COVID-19 reasons. These impact household employers and their workers. Here is a look at what’s new across the United States.
9 Steps to Conducting Virtual Interviews When Hiring a Nanny
Hiring a nanny during the pandemic? Virtual interviews can help you see all qualified applicants and limit in-person exposure to COVID-19 before face-to-face meetings with your top candidates. Here are 9 steps for conducting virtual interviews during the nanny hiring process.
9 Qualities to Look for in a Teacher for Your Learning Pod
Are you considering a learning pod or home education for your children this fall? Hiring the right teacher is critically important. Here are nine qualities to look for when hiring a private educator for your learning pod.
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Have someone working in your home? Hosting a microschool, learning pod, or nanny share? Regular cleaning and disinfecting of your home can help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Here’s how you can safely clean your house.
How a Court Ruling on FFCRA Impacts Household Employers
A federal court in New York struck down four rules related to the paid leave requirements provided by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Here’s what the ruling means for household employers.
5 Steps in Transitioning to a New Nanny
Change can be hard. Especially if a beloved caregiver is moving on or needs to be let go. Transitioning to a new nanny can be difficult. Here are some helpful tips that can help ease the change for you, your children, and your new nanny.
8 Questions You May Have about Learning Pods and Microschools
Learning pods and microschools are the latest trends in education during the pandemic. Get answers about these newest ways to care for and educate your children.
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