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7 Tips for Communicating with Your Nanny

Oct 12, 2018 | Household Employer Policies, Retaining Employees

While communicating with your nanny borrows some of the same ideas as interacting with co-workers, there are some nuances. Here are seven tips for communicating with your nanny that keeps everyone on the same page and five harmful actions to avoid.

Why You Need a Non-Disclosure Agreement for Your Nanny

Sep 20, 2018 | Household Employer Policies

Even for parents who aren’t ultra-rich or famous, a non-disclosure agreement provides protection and privacy for your family and should be part of a nanny contract.

How to Prevent Discrimination as a Household Employer

May 25, 2018 | Domestic Workers' Rights, Household Employer Policies

If you have hired an employee to work in your home, you are considered an employer and your home is a workplace. That means you are subject to applicable labor laws that are designed to prevent discrimination in the workplace.

What You Should Do During Your Nanny’s First Days

Mar 16, 2018 | Household Employer Policies, Retaining Employees

Here are 13 ideas for your nanny’s first days to help this transition period go smoothly, make your nanny feel at ease in your home, and lay the groundwork for a healthy work environment.

Domestic Employee Work Agreement: What to Include and When to Re-visit

Feb 16, 2018 | Employee Benefits, Hiring an Employee, Household Employer Policies

The domestic employee work agreement may be the single most important document between your family and worker. It outlines the employment engagement with specific details about compensation, benefits, terms, and more.

5 New Year’s Resolutions to Make Your Life Easier as a Household Employer

Dec 29, 2017 | Employee Benefits, Household Employer Policies, Retaining Employees

Household employers can take these steps to make their lives — and the lives of their workers — easier and improve their work relationship. If you employ a domestic worker like a nanny or senior caregiver, here are five New Year’s resolutions for you.

Indoor Activities for a Rainy Summer Day

Jun 23, 2017 | Household Employer Policies

Rain during summer can be a little depressing, especially for kids. But here are some fun indoor activities for a rainy summer day to keep them smiling!

Chicago Sick Leave Ordinance for Domestic Workers Begins July 1

Jun 6, 2017 | Domestic Workers' Rights, Household Employer Policies

Employers must begin complying with the Chicago Sick Leave Ordinance on July 1, 2017. The Ordinance applies to all employers in Chicago and Cook County, IL, and explicitly provides that it applies to domestic workers.

Work Agreements for Household Employees

Apr 21, 2017 | Hiring an Employee, Household Employer Policies

Work agreements for household employees are detailed outlines of the employment engagement. It establishes a clear understanding between you and your employee regarding their duties and responsibilities, and helps reduce the likelihood of issues and misunderstandings during their employment.

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