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.
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National Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights Reintroduced in Congress
The National Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights would require work agreements and paid leave and provide workplace protections for household employees.
Why Banking Hours for Your Nanny is a Big Mistake
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.
Why Workers’ Compensation is Important for Household Employers
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 are Guaranteed Hours for a Nanny?
Guaranteed hours for a nanny, an industry standard in household employment, are the set number of hours your caregiver will be paid each week. Here’s how guaranteed hours work and why they benefit not only your nanny but your family as well.
Nanny Wants to Be Paid Under the Table?
The awesome nanny you plan to hire wants to be paid off the books. You know the risks but do you take a chance and go along with your nanny? Nannies, however, often don’t see the bigger picture when it comes to being paid legally and what benefits (both immediate and long-term) they may be missing. Here’s what to say to get them on board with legal pay.
Labor Dept. Revises Rules on Classifying Independent Contractors: What This Means for Household Employers
The U.S. DOL recently released a final rule designed to reduce the risk of employees being misclassified as independent contractors, which can be an issue for families with household help. Here’s what this all means for household employers.
New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado Visits GTM, Discusses Top Employment Issues with Firm Execs
New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado recently visited GTM headquarters in Clifton Park to meet with staff and discuss with company executives the top issues facing household employers.
State-by-State Guide to 2024 Minimum Wage Rate Increases
Did you know that nearly half of U.S. states and dozen of cities and counties will boost their minimum wage rate at some point in 2024? Don’t get caught with a costly wage violation if your nanny’s pay rate slips below minimum wage.
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