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.
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Household Employee Management
California Extends Safety Related Retaliation Protection to Household Employees
Under a new law, household employees in California can’t be laid off for refusing to perform work in violation of safety standards under certain provisions along with other protections. Employers can face a misdemeanor and civil liability for any violations.
A Family’s Guide to Nanny-Supervised Online Learning
If you employ a nanny for in-home childcare, you may be asking your caregiver to supervise your children’s online learning. Your nanny could thrive in this new role as they likely have a built up trust with your children and have a good relationship with them. However, it’s important to set expectations, clarify responsibilities, and revise your work agreement to help ensure fairness and keep communications open.
How a Court Ruling on FFCRA Impacts Household Employers
A federal court in New York struck down four rules related to the paid leave requirements provided by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Here’s what the ruling means for household employers.
How to Successfully Work from Home with a Nanny
With the proper planning and good communication, you can create a successful work-from-home situation that benefits you, your children, and your nanny. Here’s how.
Nanny v. Daycare in a COVID-19 World
As parents return to work in their offices, they have decisions to make on childcare. Should they bring their children to daycare or look for other options like a nanny for private, in-home care?
Screening an Employee’s Temperature Upon Return to Work
How can you safely return your nanny to work or bring a new employee into your home? Screening an employee’s temperature is one step you can take. Here’s how to do it the right way.
Returning to Work in Massachusetts
As part of an executive order from Governor Charlie Baker, nannies and other household employees may return to work in Massachusetts provided families comply with state mandatory safety standards for their homes.
Staying Safe While Running Essential Errands During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As communities across the U.S. take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting close contact, we’re facing new challenges and questions about how to meet basic household needs, such as buying groceries and medicine, getting gas and banking. Here’s advice about how to meet these household needs in a safe and healthy manner.
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