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Understanding Household Employment
Flu Shots for Nannies – Can You Require it?
‘Tis the season! As temperatures fall, the risk of illness rises. This is the time of year that many physicians recommend getting the flu vaccine. But some household employees may not want to get it. Families might be concerned, especially with nannies, that someone...
Nanny Payroll Service Comparison
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Time Off for Civic Duties
Household employers should be aware and well-informed of the more often-used leave laws like sick leave or Family Medical Leave, but other leave laws will arise. Employers are typically mandated to provide time off for civic duties like voting, witness leave, and jury...
Client Referral Incentive
Spread the word. Enjoy the perks! Do you know someone who would benefit from managing their household payroll, tax, and insurance obligations through GTM Payroll Services? We have a great new client referral incentive for you and your friend. Simply let us know about...
Benefits of Being Paid “On the Books”
Nannies and other household employees hold jobs like any other professional and should be paid legally to gain important protections and advantages. You will need to pay taxes but the benefits will far outweigh the small amount taken out of your paycheck. Here are...
Hiring a Pet Friendly Nanny
There are many considerations a family must make when deciding on a nanny to hire. One such thing is if they already have or plan on getting a pet. A family with a dog, cat, or other pet may be a turn-off for a potential nanny, either due to an allergy, not wanting to...
Nanny Tax Threshold for 2016
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced yesterday that the nanny tax threshold for 2016 will increase to $2,000, up from $1,900 this year. This affects all employers of domestic workers - if you pay your employee at least $2,000 in 2016, you are required to...
Interviewing a Nanny: Asking About Disabilities
Q: We will be interviewing a nanny who came highly recommended. But we have heard from a friend that this nanny has been in and out of the hospital lately due to back pain. Is this something we can ask her about during the interview? A: According to the Americans...
4 Key Reasons to Use a Nanny Payroll Service
There is more to paying your household employee than just cutting them a paycheck each week. Taxes need to be paid (by the employer and employee) and insurance coverage may need to be in place, just to start. The four key reasons to use a nanny payroll service are: 1....
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