There has been much discussion over the past few months about the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor’s Home Care Final Rule, which would greatly narrow the home health care and companionship services exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act...
A good agency is a helpful resource in finding a nanny or other household employee. After all, household employers hire staff to make life more convenient, easier, and fun—enabling the employer to direct his or her energies toward enjoying his or her family or home. ...
Having a household employee can be a complex and time-consuming process. Wage and labor laws are constantly being updated and revised; that’s why it’s always a good idea to trust an organization with the expertise to handle these issues. The following case...
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...
E-Verify is an internet-based system that helps employers accurately and quickly compare the information that a newly hired employee provides on the I-9 Form, regarding his or her Employment Eligibility Verification. This information is compared against millions of...
Having a household employee can be a complicated situation; employers need to be aware of federal, state, and local tax and wage laws in order to stay compliant. There are many issues about which household employers may have questions – the list below answers...