In light of Care.com’s settlement with the FTC over alleged “unlawful practices,” here’s why your family may have a better experience hiring through an agency rather than an online nanny job site.
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Understanding Household Employment
National Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights Reintroduced in Congress
The National Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights would require work agreements and paid leave and provide workplace protections for household employees.
Labor Dept. Revises Rules on Classifying Independent Contractors: What This Means for Household Employers
The U.S. DOL recently released a final rule designed to reduce the risk of employees being misclassified as independent contractors, which can be an issue for families with household help. Here’s what this all means for household employers.
Family Owes Overtime Pay to Former Nanny after Losing Appeals Court Ruling
A U.S. appeals court unanimously ruled against a Florida family in an overtime pay case brought against them by their former nanny. Here’s why they lost and how household employers can help avoid similar lawsuits.
New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado Visits GTM, Discusses Top Employment Issues with Firm Execs
New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado recently visited GTM headquarters in Clifton Park to meet with staff and discuss with company executives the top issues facing household employers.
Washington, D.C. Pay Transparency: What Household Employers Need to Know
Under Washington, D.C.’s pay transparency law, household employers will need to provide pay ranges for job postings and inform job applicants of healthcare benefits, while prohibiting employers from seeking information on salary history.
New Jersey Household Employees Gain Protections with Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights
Recently signed into law. the New Jersey Domestic Worker Bill of Rights provides a range of rights and employment protections for household employees including wage protections, anti-discrimination and anti-harassment rights, health and safety protections, and privacy rights.
New Form I-9 Now Available for Household Employers
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a new version of Form I-9. Household employers are required to use this form to verify that their employees are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can begin using the new form Aug. 1, 2023.
What We Learned from the INA Salary and Benefits Survey
The International Nanny Association just released its latest Salary and Benefits Survey and the trends show that more and more nannies are being paid legally and gaining the standard benefits found in traditional workplaces. This means families may find it increasingly difficult to hire a nanny “off the books.” Here are our seven observations from the survey.
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