Household Employment Blog
Understanding What it Means to be a Household Employer
Hiring a Senior Caregiver
In 2011, the first of America’s baby boomers—78 million people born between 1946 and 1964—reached their 65th birthday. These baby boomers began to turn age 65 at a rate of 8,000+ per day. According to the U.S. Administration on Aging (AOA), people reaching their 65th...
2014 Minimum Wage Increases
Beginning January 1, 2014 (unless otherwise noted), several states and cities will be raising their minimum wage. Please see the list below to ensure you are compliant with the wage laws in your state. Click each state or city name to see articles or announcements...
Educational Assistance for Your Employee
There are many benefits household employers can offer their nannies or other employees; benefits serve as both a retention tool for current employees, as well as a recruitment tool for new hires. One of these benefits to consider is that of educational assistance....
Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance Adopted in San Francisco
Last spring, Vermont passed a law that included providing employees with the right to request flexible working arrangements or predictable work schedules. Last week, San Francisco became the first U.S. city to enact a similar law. Beginning January 1, 2014, employers...
Background Checks for Nannies
As with any job application, background and reference checking is one of the best ways to learn about a potential nanny. By speaking with references, employers can learn crucial information about the candidate’s abilities, personality, strengths, and weaknesses. You...
October 15 Remains Tax Return Extension Deadline
Regardless of the federal government shutdown, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers that the Oct. 15 deadline remains in effect for people who requested a six-month extension to file their tax return. The current lapse in federal appropriations does not...
California Domestic Worker Bill of Rights Enacted
Governor Jerry Brown signed the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights (AB241) today, making California the third state in the nation to pass such a bill; New York passed theirs in 2010, and Hawaii's passed earlier this year. The bill grants overtime protections to domestic...
Household Employers & Notice of Coverage Options
As part of the Affordable Care Act (otherwise known as ACA or Healthcare Reform), the new federal law requires all employers, including household employers, to give their employees a Notice of Coverage Options which explains the new Health Insurance Marketplace by...
Understanding New Healthcare Responsibilities
Two federal government websites have been created to help business owners and individuals find answers to some of their questions. In an effort to "listen to the needs of the business community," the White House established a software wizard, which is part of its...
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