GTM Welcomes Families of Carnation Home Care!
GTM offers household payroll, HR, and insurance services without risks, hassles, or worries
What We Offer
When you sign up for GTM you have access to a range of services and support for your household payroll, tax, and employee benefit offerings.
Comprehensive Payroll
Automated payroll processing with free direct deposit.
Guaranteed On-time Tax Filings
Quarterly, annual, state and federal taxes filed on time, every time.
Compliance with Tax, Wage and Labor Laws
Exceptional support team helps you stay legal, avoid fines and penalties, and protect your family and employee.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
A policy may be required in your state but we have you covered from obtaining your policy to managing audits and invoices.
Employee Benefits
GTM provides more tax-saving health benefit and retirement plans than any other household tax or payroll service.
Integrated Timekeeping
Employees punch in and out on their mobile device to create timesheets that flow seamlessly into payroll.
Complimentary Consultation
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Talk to GTM Household Employment Experts®
Get a complimentary, no-obligation consultation about your household employment situation, tax requirements, and more.
Why GTM?
One-stop Shop
GTM handles all your payroll, tax, workers’ compensation insurance, and employee benefit needs under one roof.
Team of Experts
Your account is backed by a team of certified payroll and HR professionals, licensed insurance brokers, and household employment tax experts.
Ecstatic Clients
With the best reviews in the business, clients love the services and support from a firm that has served tens of thousands of families.
Data Security
GTM adheres to the highest data security standards to ensure your information remains confidential.
Understand State Household Employment Laws
Laws regarding employment of household workers vary from state to state.
Click below to see employment laws, rules and regulations including minimum wage, workers' compensation, and overtime pay for your state or region.
Connecticut Rules
Minimum Wage: In Connecticut, the current minimum wage is $16.94/hour.
Overtime Rules: Household employees in Connecticut are required to be paid at least time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a seven-day workweek. Overtime compensation is not required for live-in employees and isn’t required when work is performed on a holiday.
Workers’ Compensation: In Connecticut, household employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance if their employees work 26 or more hours per week. Get a quote on workers' compensation from GTM.
Paid Leave Laws: In Connecticut, household employers must follow the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program.
New York Rules
Minimum Wage: In New York State, the current minimum wage is $17/hour (New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County) and $16/hour for the rest of the state. For home health care aides, the rate is $19.65/hour (New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County) and $18.65hour for the rest of the state.
Overtime Rules: Household employees in New York must be paid at least time-and-a-half for hours worked over 40 in a seven-day workweek (or more than 44 hours in a week for live-in employees). Overtime compensation is not required when work is performed on a holiday.
Workers’ Compensation: In New York, household employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance for employees working 40 hours or more per week. Get a quote on workers' compensation from GTM.
Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights: New York has legal protections for domestic workers. Read more about New York’s Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights.
Paid Leave Laws: In New York, household employers must follow the state’s Paid Sick Leave, Paid Family Leave, Prenatal Personal Leave, and Domestic Violence Victim Leave (unpaid) laws. Additionally, the Paid Safe and Sick Leave law applies to employers in New York City.
GTM's Guide to Household Employment Wage Laws by State describes what's required in all states and jurisdictions.
Benefits of Paying Your Household Employee Legally
Benefits for You
Attract higher quality employees * Work with a happier employee * Avoid state and Federal fines and penalties * Reduce the risk of an audit * Take advantage of tax savings * Enjoy peace of mind
Benefits for Your Employee
Verifiable income * Legal employment history * Unemployment benefits * Social Security and Medicare benefits * Workers’ compensation benefits
