Colorado becomes the latest state to require paid family and medical leave for household employees. Here’s what families with household help need to know from key implementation dates, contribution rates, permitted uses for leave, and more.
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Draft of 2020 Schedule H Reconciles FFCRA Paid Leave and Tax Credits
The IRS recently released a draft of the 2020 Schedule H, which a family files with their personal tax return to report household employment taxes. The draft reconciles tax credits taken for qualified paid leave related to the pandemic. Here’s what household employers need to know.
How to Prepare for Flu Season During the Pandemic
The flu isn’t the only health crisis families and their employees have to address this year as we approach the winter season. Public health experts are fearing a potential “twindemic” between COVID-19 cases and the flu. Here are some preventative actions to help keep your family and nanny healthy and protected over the next several months.
Trump v. Biden: Where the Presidential Candidates Stand on Childcare
For parents of young children, the cost and availability of quality childcare are likely key considerations when deciding how to cast their votes in November. So where do the 2020 presidential candidates – Donald Trump and Joe Biden – stand on issues related to childcare? Here’s a look at their plans.
How to Celebrate Halloween During the Pandemic
Halloween is the time for trick-or-treating in the neighborhood, visiting haunted houses, and going to costume parties. But how do you celebrate Halloween during the pandemic this year? Traditional activities may not be happening in your town and can increase the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19. Here are some steps to make Halloween safer and some alternative ideas for fun activities.
How to Talk to Your Children about Going to School During the Pandemic
As children return to school, they may have concerns about going to school during the pandemic, why school looks different, and whether it’s safe for them and their families. Here’s how you can help your children make sense of what they hear in a way that is honest, accurate, and minimizes anxiety or fear.
Keeping Your Household Safe as Children Return to In-Person School During the Pandemic
As children return to in-person school during the pandemic, parents are looking to keep their children and everyone in their household safe. Here’s how to protect your children and family members during these times.
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Have someone working in your home? Hosting a microschool, learning pod, or nanny share? Regular cleaning and disinfecting of your home can help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Here’s how you can safely clean your house.
5 Steps in Transitioning to a New Nanny
Change can be hard. Especially if a beloved caregiver is moving on or needs to be let go. Transitioning to a new nanny can be difficult. Here are some helpful tips that can help ease the change for you, your children, and your new nanny.
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