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Understanding Household Employment
Are Household Employees Independent Contractors?
"Worker classification" refers to whether a worker is classified as an employee or an independent contractor for federal and state employment tax purposes. Employers need to recognize the difference between these two classifications, because the employer’s tax...
Sexual Harassment Policy for Household Employers
A sexual harassment policy stipulates that no employee should be subject to unwelcome verbal or physical conduct that is sexual in nature or that shows hostility to the employee because of his or her gender. Sexual harassment can have devastating effects on the...
Social Media Policy for Nannies
As people of all ages know, social media can be a fun and rewarding way to share your life and opinions with family and friends around the world. Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, and other sites have become increasingly popular over the years, particularly with...
Los Angeles Minimum Wage Increase
The second largest city in the country voted yesterday to increase wages for its lowest-paid workers to $15 an hour by 2020. The Los Angeles minimum wage increase was passed by a 14-1 vote in the City Council. Other major cities to pass minimum wage increases recently...
Massachusetts Paid Sick Leave Law Starts July 1st
The Massachusetts paid sick leave law begins on July 1, 2015. It requires that all employers in Massachusetts - including household employers - provide 40 hours of sick leave to employees annually. This new requirement, which is a result of the passage of the “Earned...
Dress Code for Nannies
Summer is on the way, and that means hot weather and time spent by the pool. The summer heat also means people like to wear less clothing; but what is appropriate attire for a nanny during this season? As a household employer, you set the rules and practices for any...
Deducting Job-Related Moving Expenses
As the weather and economy continue to warm up, employers around the country may be looking to hire more workers, including some already employed at high-paying jobs. If you go to work for a new firm, or your current employer transfers you to a different branch, you...
Paid Sick Leave in California Begins July 1st
Also known as the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, the new law requires all employers – including household employers – to provide paid sick leave in California to all employees beginning on July 1, 2015. The law provides that an employee who works in...
Nanny Work Agreement: Key Elements
A work agreement benefits both the employer and nanny; it helps establish clear standards, rules, and procedures for the household and for the job. Ideally, consulting with an employment attorney is a best practice in developing a work agreement. However, some...
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