Summer may be the time of year to sit back, relax and recharge. Unless of course, you have kids. When school begins again, you could be exhausted. Where did the summer go? And what happened to relaxation? This is where a summer nanny can make your life easier and the season more fun for your kids.
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Household Employee Management
Family Owes Overtime Pay to Former Nanny after Losing Appeals Court Ruling
A U.S. appeals court unanimously ruled against a Florida family in an overtime pay case brought against them by their former nanny. Here’s why they lost and how household employers can help avoid similar lawsuits.
Household Employees: What Employers Need to Know
Hiring household employees comes with responsibilities and legal obligations. Understand the essential aspects of hiring household employees, employment taxes, and how to ensure a smooth and lawful employment relationship.
What You Need to Know About Household Staffing
Discover the key aspects of household staffing including the essentials of hiring domestic help and the importance of a household employee payroll service to manage household staff.
Understanding the Costs of Hiring a Live-In Nanny: A Comprehensive Guide
What are the costs when hiring a live-in nanny? Check out our complete guide to understanding live-in nanny costs including pay and overtime, room and board, taxes, benefits, and insurance.
How to Pay Your Nanny for an Overnight Shift
It may seem easy to pay a flat fee for overnight shifts but that could violate wage laws if it does not cover all hours worked at a legal pay rate. Here’s what you need to know to pay your nanny the right way for an overnight shift or other extra hours.
Washington DC Enacts a Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights
Washington, D.C. has joined 10 states and two major cities in enacting domestic worker protections. The major components of the district’s Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights include a requirement for work agreements in household employment and an extension of human rights as well as occupational health and safety protections for household employees.
Illinois Set to Require Paid Leave for Any Reason
Under the Paid Leave for All Workers Act, household employers in Illinois will be required to provide up to 40 hours of paid leave during a designated 12-month period beginning in 2024.
IRS Issues Standard Mileage Rate for 2023
The IRS has increased the standard mileage rate for 2023. Household employers can use this rate to calculate the reimbursable costs of a worker operating their own car while on the job.
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