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Effective Today: Minimum Wage Rates Increase in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Minimum wage changes in Maryland and Washington, D.C. take effect today. These changes affect all employers, including household employers. The minimum wage in Maryland will increase from $8.00 per hour to $8.25 per hour. The rate will further increase to $8.75 per...
Social Media Tips for Getting That Nanny Job – and Keeping it!
Our friends at A New England Nanny have created a guide for nannies and other household employees regarding social media tips for not only getting a job, but for also maintaining a good employment relationship. Most employers today - including household employers -...
Oregon Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights Signed Into Law
The Beaver State has joined California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and New York in providing new protections for nannies, housekeepers, and other domestic workers. The Oregon Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights (formally known as The Domestic Workers’ Protection Act) was...
Travel Insurance for Families and Nannies
Do you take international business trips or go on vacation outside the country with your family? Are you concerned that your health insurance policy won't apply outside of the U.S.? Let us help you stay covered! GTM is proud to announce that we have partnered with...
Massachusetts Sick Leave Poster Download
Massachusetts Sick Leave Poster now Available for Download As we have previously reported, the Massachusetts 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...
Top Ten Ways to Save on Taxes This Summer
After a brutal winter in many parts of the country, summer is finally here. While you're enjoying the warmer weather, it's still important to remain diligent about business and personal tax planning, especially if you are a household employer. Nannies, housekeepers,...
Beware of Nanny Scams
Most people are now aware that if they receive an email from someone claiming to be a Nigerian prince who wants to give them thousands of dollars in exchange for their bank account information, they know it’s a scam. Unfortunately, many scams still exist that are not...
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...
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