It’s that time of year again! People are making their lists (and checking them twice) of all the gifts they want to buy for the holidays. While most of the gifts are usually for friends and other family members, nannies are also – hopefully – included. According to...
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...
While providing employee benefits is largely optional and seldom required by law, employee benefits greatly help the household employer attract and retain high-level employees. To get and keep the most talented employees, employers must treat employees like...
September 21-27 is National Nanny Recognition Week 2014! During this week, families, businesses, and the media are encouraged to focus on the positive aspects of the nanny profession, the important role nannies play in the lives of the families, and the wonderful...
As of January 1, 2015 California employers (including household employers) will be able to impose a waiting period for new employee health coverage of up to 90 calendar days. A waiting period is the amount of days before new employees are eligible to participate in an...
A work agreement benefits both the employer and nanny; it helps establish clear standards, rules, and procedures for the household and for the job. From listing the hours the nanny is expected to work and what his or her salary is, to explaining what a nanny must do...
Some employers offer life insurance for domestic workers. The main purpose of life insurance is to provide a death benefit to the nanny's (or other household employee) dependents or beneficiaries, in order to help replace lost income and protect against the financial...
Do household employers need to have a workers’ compensation policy for their nanny? Depending on the state in which you reside, you may be required by law to provide and maintain Workers’ Compensation coverage for your nanny or other household employee. In some states...
Credit history for nannies and other household employees is very important if they are ever planning to apply for a loan, buy a car, buy a house, or have a credit card. A nanny who accepts wages “under the table” will not have a legal employment history or credit...
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