July is a popular month for states and cities nationwide to implement compliance regulations for employers. These often include families with household help like nannies, housekeepers, and senior caregivers. Here’s what household employers need to know.
The National Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights would require work agreements and paid leave and provide workplace protections for household employees.
There are two terms that are somewhat unique to the household employment industry: guaranteed hours and banking hours. While they’re interrelated, the first is an industry standard and the latter is illegal. Here’s why.
Obtaining worker’s compensation insurance may not be as obvious a “to do” for a family hiring a nanny or other household employee. However, a lack of coverage is a critical and costly mistake. Here’s why having a workers’ compensation policy is important for household employers.
What happens if your employee provides an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number instead of a Social Security Number? While an ITIN and an SSN may seem similar, they are vastly different. Employing a nanny who has an ITIN and not an SSN can get you in some trouble.
Another advantage of paying your nanny legally? You can use a Dependent Care FSA – offered through your employer – to get tax-free reimbursements on a portion of your nanny’s wages. Here’s how they work when you’re paying a nanny.
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