The Minnesota minimum wage increase takes effect tomorrow, August 1, 2014. This is the first of several planned increases over the next two years. For large employers (businesses with $500,000 or more in gross annual sales) the minimum wage will increase to $8.00 an...
Ensuring fair compensation is one of the keys to retaining a nanny or other household employee. To combat the double threat of an employee feeling underpaid or being pursued by another family, employers must make sure that their employees are paid for all hours...
The responsibility of finding outside care for an elderly parent or disabled loved one is not an easy task, but careful planning and consultations with specialists can ease the situation. The first step is to answer three basic questions: What level of senior care...
Since nearly one-quarter of the household industry’s employees are noncitizens, immigration is a very real consideration for hiring household help. Hiring a foreign nanny (or other household employee) is a complex process that involves a number of government...
According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers – including household employers - are required to keep records on wages, hours, and other items as specified by DOL recordkeeping regulations. No particular form is required, but certain identifying...
On July 1st, 2014, one week from today, two minimum wage increases will take effect: California - the minimum wage will rise from $8 to $9 per hour for all employees, with some exceptions. All employers in California must adhere to the new state law; this includes...
Did you know? As a household employer, if you pay cash wages of $1,900 (2014) or more to your employee - whether it's a nanny, senior care worker, or any other household employee - you must withhold Social Security and Medicare taxes. If you employ a senior care...
Hiring Household Employees If you are hiring a temporary nanny or other household employee, it’s important to understand you have hired an employee and not an independent contractor. The single most important factor in determining your worker’s status is the...
Are you hiring a summer nanny to care for your children? Or will you be taking advantage of the many day camp options available during the summertime school break? While temperatures and extra expenses seem to escalate quickly during the summer months, the IRS has...
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