Sep 28, 2020 | Domestic Workers' Rights, Household Employer Policies, Labor Laws
The Oregon Workplace Fairness Act, which includes household employers, creates several requirements for employer policies related to harassment, including how and when those policies are distributed. It also prohibits certain clauses in confidentiality agreements.
Sep 16, 2020 | COVID-19, Labor Laws, Workers' Comp & Insurance
COVID-19-related illnesses will be compensable, work-related conditions under California’s workers’ compensation law effective Sept 30, 2020. Families in the state are required to carry workers’ compensation when employing someone to work in their homes.
Sep 3, 2020 | COVID-19, Employee Benefits, Labor Laws
In response to the pandemic, several states have passed new laws and issued new regulations and guidance about employee leave requirements for COVID-19 reasons. These impact household employers and their workers. Here is a look at what’s new across the United States.
Jun 18, 2020 | Domestic Workers' Rights, Labor Laws
Under a new law in the city of Philadelphia, nannies and other domestic workers are now required to receive written employment contracts, meal and rest breaks, paid leave, and other protections. Learn what you need to do as a household employer.
May 19, 2020 | COVID-19, Employee Benefits, Labor Laws
The U.S. Department of Labor answered additional questions about FFCRA compliance including the eligibility of paid leave for household workers, documentation needed for paid leave, and school closures due to summer vacation.
Apr 30, 2020 | COVID-19, Domestic Workers' Rights, Labor Laws
The COVID-19 pandemic is a challenging time for many families. If you employ a nanny, you may be wondering what to do with your caregiver. With new laws in effect that provide paid sick and family leave as well as expanded unemployment benefits to many employees, we’ll discuss what may apply to your nanny.