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July 1st Minimum Wage Increases
On July 1st, 2014, one week from today, two minimum wage increases will take effect: California - the minimum wage will rise from $8 to $9 per hour for all employees, with some exceptions. All employers in California must adhere to the new state law; this includes...
Household Emergency Plan
It is important for families to prepare for natural disasters and other types of emergencies by having a plan in place for everyone to follow. Below are steps to creating a household emergency plan provided by the State of New York: Meet with your family members and...
Senior Care Payroll and Tax Service
Did you know? As a household employer, if you pay cash wages of $1,900 (2014) or more to your employee - whether it's a nanny, senior care worker, or any other household employee - you must withhold Social Security and Medicare taxes. If you employ a senior care...
Hiring a Temporary Nanny or Other Employee
Hiring Household Employees If you are hiring a temporary nanny or other household employee, it’s important to understand you have hired an employee and not an independent contractor. The single most important factor in determining your worker’s status is the...
Tax Credit for Summer Child Care
Are you hiring a summer nanny to care for your children? Or will you be taking advantage of the many day camp options available during the summertime school break? While temperatures and extra expenses seem to escalate quickly during the summer months, the IRS has...
More Minimum Wage Increases
Over the past two weeks, several minimum wage increases have been enacted around the country. Michigan Minimum wage will increase from $7.40 to $9.25 per hour over the next four years – an overall increase of 25%. The increase will occur in phases; beginning on...
Hiring a Nanny from Craigslist & Other Online Sites
Many people are familiar with online classified ad sites, such as Craigslist. These are low cost, easy to use, and work much like posting an ad on a college bulletin board or in the local newspaper. These sites also advertise local nannies and families looking for...
Nanny and Au Pair: What’s the Difference?
What is the difference between an au pair and a nanny? An au pair is a foreign national living in the United States as part of the host family, who receives a small stipend in exchange for babysitting and help with housework. Legally authorized to live and work (only...
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