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Understanding Household Employment
Paid Sick Leave in Massachusetts
Beginning July 1, 2015, employers will be required to provide 40 hours of paid sick leave in Massachusetts to employees annually. This new requirement, which is a result of the passage of the “Earned Sick Time for Employees” ballot question in the most recent general...
Drug Use in the Workplace
Marijuana has been in the news a lot lately. Last year, recreational use became legal in both Colorado and Washington, and after last week’s elections, Alaska, Oregon, and Washington D.C. will also permit recreational use of marijuana. Plus more than twenty states...
Minimum Wage Increases for 2015
Following the midterm elections last Tuesday, several more states – and two cities - are set for minimum wage increases for 2015. Employers – including household employers – in all states must pay their employees at least this new hourly wage (there are some...
Senior Care Payment Options
According to Paying for Senior Care, nearly all money spent on long term senior care comes from government programs (like Medicaid, Medicare, veteran’s benefits, and Social Security); insurance (like long term care and health insurance); personal property; and,...
The Affordable Care Act and Household Employees
Regarding the Affordable Care Act and household employees, household employers may be wondering what, if anything, they need to do in order to comply with changes in health care laws. Below are some of the topics most likely to be relevant to household employers....
Why Domestic Employers Should Have Employee Dishonesty Insurance
Household employers, whether using an agency or hiring on their own, should always be thorough in screening potential nannies and other household employees. Reference checks, background and drug screenings, as well as employment verification are all critical to the...
Social Security Benefit to Increase in 2015
The Social Security Administration announced today a 1.7% Social Security benefit increase for 2015. From the Social Security Administration's press release: Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 64 million Americans will...
Health Insurance for Nannies – Open Enrollment Starts Soon
With so many questions surrounding the Affordable Care Act (ACA), many household employers and employees are asking for information about how they can obtain health insurance for nannies (and other household employees), so the individuals can avoid paying any fees for...
Senior Care Issues: Home Modification for Seniors
Health and safety in the home is an important issue to consider when the home is where the caring of your loved one takes place. Also, it has become a workplace for your employee. Whether your senior loved one decides to stay in his or her home or to live in your...
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