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Interview Questions to Ask a Nanny: Free Download!
Whether you are hiring a household manager to maintain an estate, a senior care provider to tend to a disabled parent, or a nanny to care for young children, you are working to ensure that your home is happy, secure, and comfortable. Maintaining a committed and...
Nanny Staying Overnight? How to Prepare
Q: We use a nanny occasionally in the mornings and afternoons, but we are going out of town and she will be staying two nights with the kids. She has never stayed overnight before. What do we need to know? How should she prepare? A: A nanny staying overnight on...
Hiring a Nanny: The Family Interaction Test
There are many concerns to consider when you are involved in hiring a nanny or other household employee, as well as many legalities to abide by to ensure equitable and fair employment opportunities. By taking the hiring process one step at a time, you can proceed with...
Becoming a Household Employer: First Steps
The IRS defines a household employer as any person who employs housekeepers, maids, gardeners, and others who work in and around an individual’s private residence. A nanny is an example of such an employee. In becoming a household employer, it is critical that you...
Home Care Final Rule Approved
On August 21, 2015, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Department of Labor (DOL) in allowing it to greatly narrow the home health care and companionship services exemption under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Home Care Final Rule was...
Tattoo Policy for Nannies
Q: My nanny wants to get a tattoo. Can I ask her not to do so, or require that she cover it while in my home? A: An issue like this warrants a discussion with your nanny, and in this case it's fortunate that she brought up the idea with you beforehand, as opposed to...
Affordable Care Act Changes for Household Employers
When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) went into effect several years ago, it provided transitional relief for small employers. As of July 1, 2015, it no longer offers that relief and the following Affordable Care Act changes for household employers are now true:...
Not-So-Frequently Asked Questions for Nannies
Being a nanny or other household employee is, in many ways, no different from being an employee in a traditional workplace. But because the work environment of a home is more informal, it's important to remember that conventional employment rules and policies still...
Does a Nanny Get Workers’ Comp for Bee Sting?
Workers' compensation insurance for nannies and other household employees is becoming a crucial issue for household employers to address, whether your state requires you to have coverage or not. If your nanny is injured or becomes sick while working, you may be...
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