As a family that has hired someone to work in their home – like a nanny, senior caregiver, or housekeeper – you are now considered a household employer and should understand and follow applicable labor laws. Here are seven steps to protect yourself from allegations of wrongful employment practices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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