It is very important that an employer knows the difference between worker classifications, so that taxes are filed properly and you can avoid the penalties for misclassifying your domestic worker.
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Revised Form I-9 Coming Soon
A revised form I-9 is coming soon from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Beginning on September 18, 2017, all employers – including household employers – must use the revised form.
How to Hire a Nanny Provides Practical Guidance to Families on Finding Household Help
The latest edition of How to Hire a Nanny: Your Complete Guide to Finding, Hiring, and Retaining Household Help is now available to purchase as a paperback or Kindle download on Amazon. The third edition of the book has been updated for 2017 to reflect new Domestic...
New Ways to Screen Household Employees
As technology grows and changes, new ways to screen household employees become available, which more and more employers are using to narrow down the search for a new employee.
Work Agreements for Household Employees
Work agreements for household employees are detailed outlines of the employment engagement. It establishes a clear understanding between you and your employee regarding their duties and responsibilities, and helps reduce the likelihood of issues and misunderstandings during their employment.
Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Classifying Your Nanny
For household employers, worker classification refers to whether a worker is classified as an employee vs. independent contractor for federal and state employment tax purposes.
Hiring a Foreign Domestic Worker: Q&A for Household Employers
The following questions and answers will help ensure household employers know more about the employment of a foreign domestic worker.
New Form I-9 is now Mandatory for Employers to Use
The new Form I-9—the form used to verify the identity and employment authorization of all individuals hired for employment in the United States – was released on November 14, 2016. Here are some of the most common Form I-9 FAQs we’ve received.
Do You Need a Non-Disclosure Agreement for Your Nanny?
Many businesses use non-disclosure agreements to prevent employees from disclosing private and confidential information. When you have an employee in your home, your privacy could be at risk. If you are concerned, a non-disclosure agreement for your nanny might be what you need.
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