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Arranging Senior Care for a Family Member
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...
Hiring a Foreign Nanny or Other Employee
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...
Recordkeeping Requirements for Employers
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...
July 1st Minimum Wage Increases
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...
