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Paying Nanny Taxes for Senior Care
Don’t be fooled! You may need to pay nanny taxes when hiring a senior caregiver. If you’re considered their employer, you’ll need to comply with applicable tax, wage, and labor laws.
New York Court of Appeals Upholds 13-Hour Rule for Home Health Aides
New York State’s “13-Hour Rule” means household employees do not need to be paid for sleep time or meal breaks provided they are uninterrupted.
Employing an In-Home Senior Caregiver? You May Now Be Their Boss.
Employing a senior caregiver for an elderly loved one could mean you’re now in charge. There is more work involved for you but you now have more control of their hiring and employment.
How to Comply with Sleeping Time Laws
There may be times when you require your nanny or a senior caregiver for overnight care or long shifts or you’ve hired a live-in employee. You’ll need to comply with sleeping time laws, which vary by the type of shift your caregiver is working.
Follow these Steps When Hiring In-Home Senior Care
When you hire private, in-home senior care, you may become a household employer. While this will give you more control over the employment situation, a number of tax, wage, and legal nuances come along with being an employer.
How to a Hire a Senior Caregiver
Looking to hire a senior caregiver for your elderly loved one? Take these steps — from developing a job description to making an offer — to ensure you’re hiring the right candidate.
