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Top 5 Reasons for Having an Employee Handbook
Like any employer, household employers must establish fair personnel practices and policies, and apply them equally to all staff. Providing each employee with a household employee handbook that explains the household workplace’s rules, practices, and policies is a...![Traveling With Your Nanny](https://gtm.com/household/wp-content/uploads/resort-nanny-vacation-300x178.jpg)
Traveling With Your Nanny
How to Compensate Your Nanny on a Family Vacation Before a family hires a nanny, the nanny’s compensation should be detailed fully, including the rate of pay for attending family vacations and any mileage or expense reimbursement that may occur. It is important for...![Holiday Gifts From Nanny to Parents](https://gtm.com/household/wp-content/uploads/holidaycrafts.jpg)
Holiday Gifts From Nanny to Parents
Every year during the holiday season, we provide a list of gift ideas for families that wish to recognize their nanny or other employee in a special way. But we have also heard from household employees who are looking for ideas for holiday gifts from nanny to parents....![New Standard Mileage Rate for 2015](https://gtm.com/household/wp-content/uploads/Kansas-City-Nanny-Mileage-Reimbursement-300x199.jpg)
New Standard Mileage Rate for 2015
The IRS has issued the new standard mileage rate for 2015. This rate is used to calculate the deductible costs of driving a vehicle for business. This applies to household employers who choose to let their nanny or other household employee use their car for performing...![Household Employer Compliance Checklist](https://gtm.com/household/wp-content/uploads/iStock_000000953426Medium-300x199.jpg)