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 Household Employees If you are hiring a temporary nanny or other household employee, it’s important to understand you have hired an employee and not an independent contractor. The single most important factor in determining your worker’s status is the...
Many people are familiar with online classified ad sites, such as Craigslist. These are low cost, easy to use, and work much like posting an ad on a college bulletin board or in the local newspaper. These sites also advertise local nannies and families looking for...
What is the difference between an au pair and a nanny? An au pair is a foreign national living in the United States as part of the host family, who receives a small stipend in exchange for babysitting and help with housework. Legally authorized to live and work (only...
Hiring a senior caregiver can be just as important for a household employer as hiring a nanny; you are trusting the safety and well-being of a loved one to a stranger. Using an agency to hire a caregiver can help ease some concerns. When working with an agency, ensure...
Families and Nanny Agencies – You may be asking the right interview questions but in the wrong way. This article teaches you how to alter common interview questions for nannies to get truthful answers from your applicants during the interview. Have you ever...