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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.
Why Banking Hours for Your Nanny is a Big Mistake
There are two terms that are somewhat unique to the household employment industry: guaranteed hours and banking hours. While they’re interrelated, the first is an industry standard and the latter is illegal. Here’s why.
Can My Nanny Take Time Off to Vote?
As Election Day approaches, families may be curious if they are required to provide their nannies and other household employees with time off to vote. The answer is … it depends. Here’s what household employers need to know as well as other considerations when it comes to voting.
New York State Launches New Hotline to Report Wage Theft and Recover Stolen Wages
On the success of its Wage Theft Task Force, New York has launched a new hotline and announced plans to develop a state-of-the-art online wage theft reporting system to create more opportunities for workers to report wage theft and receive what they are owed.
7 Steps to Protect Yourself as a Household Employer
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 just like any other business. Here are seven steps to take to help ensure you are protecting yourself from allegations of wrongful employment practices.
IRS Increases Mileage Rate for Remainder of 2022
The IRS increased the standard mileage rate for the rest of 2022. Household employers can use the IRS mileage rate to calculate the reimbursable costs of a worker operating their own car while on the job.
