How to Conduct a Successful Nanny Trial
When you’ve decided on the nanny you would like to hire or have narrowed your choices down to two or three candidates, you may want to conduct a nanny trial period. It could be for a day or longer but you’ll want to see a potential hire “in action” before making an...
New Version of Form I-9 Available for Employers
On January 31, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Employers – including families who have hired someone to work in their home – must use Form I-9 to verify the identity and...
The Complete Guide to Hiring a Live-in Nanny
If you’re seeking in-home care for your children, you may be wondering whether a live-in nanny would be the right choice for you. A live-in nanny doesn’t need to commute to your home so you don’t have to worry about your caregiver getting stuck in traffic and arriving...
What Household Employers Need to Know About the New Form W-4
With the changes to tax law brought on by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the IRS has revised the method an employer uses to determine how much federal income tax to withhold from an employee’s paycheck. As part of this overhaul, the IRS released a new...
