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Understanding Household Employment
How to Avoid Discrimination During Interviews
Household employers sometimes struggle with their home being both a personal residence and a workplace for others. The U.S. government enforces many laws and regulations that protect workers against discrimination, so household employers must recognize that their home...
Vermont Sick Leave Law and Household Employers
Vermont has joined Connecticut, California, Massachusetts, and Oregon as a state requiring its employers to provide employees with paid sick leave. The Vermont sick leave law allows employees three days of paid leave and takes effect on January 1, 2017, for employers...
Tax Time Reminders for Household Employers
We’re a month away from the April 15 tax filing deadline for individuals, but we’re only two weeks from the electronic filing deadline for employers, including household employers. If you haven’t filed yet, here are some tax time reminders about what you need to do,...
How to Talk Taxes with Your Nanny
You've found the perfect nanny for your family. You're now in the process of negotiating a salary and your nanny says they want to be paid “off the books.” You know the importance of being compliant with payroll and taxes but your nanny likes the additional money in...
Oregon Minimum Wage Change
An upcoming Oregon minimum wage change will see a three-tiered incremental increase. Beginning July 1, 2016, the minimum wage in Oregon will increase at three different rates depending on location within the state.
Domestic Workers’ Rights Laws and Household Employment
Over the past six years, we have seen states and cities enacting labor laws to protect domestic workers’ rights. These workers include nannies, housekeepers, drivers, personal assistants, and more. On Nov. 29, 2010, New York State became the first state in the nation...
What is the California Earned Income Tax Credit?
If you are a household employer in California, when you and your employee(s) file your 2015 state and federal tax returns, you or your employee may be eligible to claim a new state tax credit called the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC).
14 Gift Ideas to Make Your Household Employee’s Birthday Special
Your household employee’s birthday is coming up! This is a great time to show your appreciation, acknowledge their hard work and recognize how much they contribute to a smooth-running house and the happiness of your family.
Saying Goodbye to Your Nanny
The best strategy that any employer can use when terminating an employee, accepting an employee’s resignation, or saying goodbye to your nanny is to address the situation as soon as possible and to be honest.
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