Jun 24, 2021 | Hiring an Employee, Household Payroll & Taxes, Tax & Wage Laws
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.
Apr 8, 2021 | GTM Blog, Hiring an Employee
The time has come for you and your nanny to part ways. They are now looking for a new job and you can help by writing a letter of recommendation that details their employment, responsibilities, and top qualities. Here’s how to write one for your nanny.
Feb 11, 2021 | Domestic Workers' Rights, Hiring an Employee, Household Payroll & Taxes, Tax & Wage Laws, Workers' Comp & Insurance
Nanny taxes, domestic worker protections, minimum wage and overtime rules, tax savings, and more. We spell out everything you need to know about employing a nanny or other household workers in 2021.
Oct 28, 2020 | COVID-19, Hiring an Employee, Household Employee Management
Employing or planning to hire a nanny? Make sure you and your caregiver have a similar COVID-19 risk tolerance to avoid any potential safety issues during their employment.
Sep 10, 2020 | Hiring an Employee, Household Payroll & Taxes, Tax & Wage Laws
Don’t create risks or hassles for yourself with a cheap nanny tax service. They’ll do the bare minimum: pay your employee and take out some withholdings. You need more than that to comply with tax, wage, and labor laws. You deserve the support and attention of household payroll professionals when handling your nanny taxes.
Sep 4, 2020 | COVID-19, Hiring an Employee, Tax & Wage Laws
Many families are forming multi-family learning pods or pandemic pods to either supervise online learning or supplement traditional learning during the pandemic. While the focus of this type of home learning is the children’s education, families should take time to understand the tax and legal aspects of jointly hiring a private teacher.