Form I-9 Audits on the Rise. Are You Compliant?
Household employers are strongly encouraged to review their Form I-9 practices as soon as possible. Form I-9 audits have significantly increased over the past eight months and failing to comply with federal requirements can result in thousands of dollars in fines....
Your Nanny is Pregnant. Are You Following the Law?
The Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act becomes effective on April 1 making Massachusetts one of 22 states, the District of Columbia, and several cities that have passed laws requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers. As a...Revised Form I-9 Coming Soon
A revised form I-9 is coming soon from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Beginning on September 18, 2017, all employers – including household employers – must use the revised Form I-9. The new version will be available on Monday, July...
Everything You Need to Know about New York’s Paid Family Leave Program
New York State employers — including household employers — will be required to provide paid family leave to their employees beginning January 1, 2018. Here’s everything you need to know about this new program. What is NYS Paid Family Leave (PFL)?...
