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FLSA Rules for Domestic Workers
As a household employer, you have likely heard about the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). What is the FLSA and what are the FLSA rules for domestic workers? The FLSA establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor laws affecting full- and...![Work Agreement Benefits](https://gtm.com/household/wp-content/uploads/nanny-300x200.jpg)
Work Agreement Benefits
A work agreement benefits both the employer and nanny; it helps establish clear standards, rules, and procedures for the household and for the job. From listing the hours the nanny is expected to work and what his or her salary is, to explaining what a nanny must do...![Arranging Senior Care for a Family Member](https://gtm.com/household/wp-content/uploads/elder_care1-300x228.jpg)
Arranging Senior Care for a Family Member
The responsibility of finding outside care for an elderly parent or disabled loved one is not an easy task, but careful planning and consultations with specialists can ease the situation. The first step is to answer three basic questions: What level of senior care...![Hiring a Foreign Nanny or Other Employee](https://gtm.com/household/wp-content/uploads/hire-a-foreign-nanny-300x225.jpg)
Hiring a Foreign Nanny or Other Employee
Since nearly one-quarter of the household industry’s employees are noncitizens, immigration is a very real consideration for hiring household help. Hiring a foreign nanny (or other household employee) is a complex process that involves a number of government...![Hiring a Temporary Nanny or Other Employee](https://gtm.com/household/wp-content/uploads/978x420_au_pair_001-300x274.jpg)