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.
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.
The following questions and answers will help ensure household employers know more about the employment of a foreign domestic worker.
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.
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.
The current Form I-9 will expire next January – the new Form I-9 for employers will be available in November. Here’s a look at the changes coming to the new form.
Yes, nannies are at-will employees. In every U.S. state except Montana, employment is presumed to be at-will, meaning either the employer or the employee can legally terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. There are, however, exceptions and limitations to the at-will relationship.