Pay transparency laws are popping up across the country. Household employers should be attentive to this trend as pay transparency may affect how they post their job openings and how they talk about pay and pay history during the hiring process. Here’s what families with household help need to know.
Obtaining worker’s compensation insurance may not be as obvious a “to do” for a family hiring a nanny or other household employee. But a lack of coverage is a critical and costly mistake. Here’s why having a workers’ compensation policy is important for household employers.
On our annual household employment survey, we asked families about their experiences hiring and retaining their nannies. The results reveal trends in household employment and offer insights for families to make smarter hiring decisions and develop strong relationships with their nannies. Here are 5 key takeaways including pay rates, vaccinations, health benefits, and the best ways to find a nanny.
As your child grows and changes, the role of your nanny follows. These changing needs raise questions for families and nannies alike. What do nannies need to do differently as a child grows? And how do you discuss the changing needs together?
Summer is a popular time for minimum wage rate increases that apply to nannies and other household employees. It’s important to check the rate you’re paying a household worker to make sure it is not a wage violation. Rates are on the rise in several states and cities across the country.
When you hire someone to work in your home, you become an employer. And with that designation comes employment tax responsibilities, which are commonly called “nanny taxes.” So how do you pay nanny taxes and make sure everything is correct? There are a few ways to tackle this including doing it yourself. If you’re ready to take this on, here are 7 steps to paying nanny taxes yourself.
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