Feb 2, 2022 | Domestic Workers' Rights, GTM Blog, Tax & Wage Laws
Household employees in New York gained new protections under the state’s Human Rights Law with New York City domestic workers extended additional rights under the city’s Human Rights Law. Here’s what families with household help need to know about their new responsibilities and to stay compliant with labor laws.
Jan 3, 2022 | Domestic Workers' Rights, GTM Blog, Labor Laws
Under a new city ordinance, all household employers in Chicago must now provide their workers with a written contract that includes wage information and work schedule. The rule went into effect on January 1, 2022.
Dec 16, 2021 | COVID-19, GTM Blog, Hiring an Employee, Household Payroll & Taxes, Tax & Wage Laws
From vaccines to federal and state laws to paying household employees the right way, here are our most popular blog posts of 2021.
Dec 10, 2021 | Domestic Workers' Rights, GTM Blog, Tax & Wage Laws
Did you know that half of U.S. states will boost their minimum wage rate at some point in 2022? Most increases will happen on January 1. Do not get caught with a costly wage violation if your nanny’s pay rate slips below minimum wage. Here is a state-by-state guide to 2022 minimum wages rates.
Nov 19, 2021 | GTM Blog, Household Payroll & Taxes, Tax & Wage Laws
A smart and simple way to save money on childcare – like wages paid to a nanny – is through a Dependent Care FSA offered through your employer. With many companies now holding open enrollment periods, now is the time to understand how they work and reduce your taxes.
Oct 21, 2021 | GTM Blog, Household Payroll & Taxes, Tax & Wage Laws
The 2022 nanny tax threshold will be $2,400, a $100 increase over this year’s mark. If a household worker like a nanny, housekeeper, private teacher, or senior caregiver, earns $2,400 or more in cash wages next year, Social Security and Medicare taxes, must be paid by the family and the employee.