SearchThe minimum wage increased on July 1st in several states and cities, and a new domestic worker bill of rights may be signed into law soon.
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San Diego Sick Leave Law
All employers in San Diego must begin complying with a new ordinance regarding sick leave for employees. All the details about the San Diego sick leave law can be found here.
Minimum Wage Rate Increases Announced for San Diego and Washington, D.C.
Last week, minimum wage changes in San Diego and Washington, D.C. were announced. See what the new wages will be and how household employers in these cities should prepare for the changes.
Exclusion of Sleep Time Hours for Domestic Workers
The exclusion of sleep time hours for domestic workers was not impacted by the Department of Labor’s Home Care Final Rule last year, but it can be a little confusing to understand who can be excluded from being paid during sleep hours. See our handy guide to keep you compliant.
New York Paid Family Leave Law Impacts Families That Employ Nannies
Does the New York Paid Family Leave law affect household employers and nannies? Yes it does! The benefits are phased in gradually and all employers in New York must comply.
Guide for Employing Home Care Workers
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently released a new publication to help families that employ home care workers deal with the very strict wage and hour requirements of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the federal minimum wage and overtime law that applies...
New York Minimum Wage to Increase to $15
Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed a law permitting the New York minimum wage to increase to $15 per hour over the next several years. The timing for compliance with the new law is based on location within the state. Household employers need to begin preparing to...
Minimum Wage in California to Rise to $15 an Hour
Governor Jerry Brown and state legislators reached an agreement yesterday that will raise the minimum wage in California to $15 per hour by 2022. While not officially signed into law yet, it is expected to be approved by the state assembly soon. California will then...
Vermont Sick Leave Law and Household Employers
Vermont has joined Connecticut, California, Massachusetts, and Oregon as a state requiring its employers to provide employees with paid sick leave. The Vermont sick leave law allows employees three days of paid leave and takes effect on January 1, 2017, for employers...
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