Here’s what families need to know about the laws surrounding Massachusetts domestic employment when hiring or employing a nanny or other household workers.
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Understanding Household Employment
5 Key Benefits of a Nanny Share
Families enjoy the benefits of a nanny share such as personalized, in-home care for their children while sharing the costs with another family.
Do I Need to Pay Taxes on an After-School Nanny?
If you’ve hired an after-school nanny, be aware that nanny tax requirements may apply even if the work is part time.
Form I-9 Audits on the Rise. Are You Compliant?
With Form I-9 audits on the rise, household employers are strongly encouraged to review their compliance practices as soon as possible to avoid costly fines.
What You Need to Know About Paying Taxes on a Summer Nanny
Hiring a summer nanny means you have an employee and will need to follow applicable tax, wage, and labor laws even if it’s just temporary work.
How To Check Your Candidate’s Background The Right Way
Here’s how to research your candidate through reference calls, background checks, and resume verification to ensure you’re making the right hiring decision.
How to Avoid Legal Troubles when Hiring a Non-Citizen Household Employee
It goes without saying that you should hire a household employee who is authorized to work in the U.S. It’s safer for your family and you avoid the costly fines and penalties – and possible criminal charges – when hiring legally. However, you can legally hire a non-citizen household employee.
Follow these Steps When Hiring In-Home Senior Care
When you hire private, in-home senior care, you may become a household employer. While this will give you more control over the employment situation, a number of tax, wage, and legal nuances come along with being an employer.
Domestic Employee Work Agreement: What to Include and When to Re-visit
The domestic employee work agreement may be the single most important document between your family and worker. It outlines the employment engagement with specific details about compensation, benefits, terms, and more.
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