We’re answering some popular household employer questions to help provide insights and guidance on tax credits available to you, paid benefits for your nanny, and how to manage your employee during this time. We hope to bring some clarity around household employment, give you some confidence, and help you make smart decisions.
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Tax & Wage Laws
A Complete Guide to Unemployment Benefits under the CARES Act
The CARES Act provides federal funding to expand unemployment insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s everything that household employers and their workers need to know including who qualifies, how long benefits will last, and how to get the extra $600/week in benefits.
Expanded Unemployment Benefits Available to Nannies and Other Household Employees
The recently passed CARES Act expanded unemployment insurance coverage to eligible individuals for a number of reasons related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Legally paid nannies and other household employees could apply for extended benefits if they qualify.
DOL Issues Guidance on Employer Responsibilities under Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The U.S. DOL issued guidance that clarifies questions surrounding household employer and employee rights and responsibilities under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Coronavirus Stimulus Direct Payments
Many Americans will receive direct payments as a result of the recently enacted $2 trillion stimulus package. Here are some frequently asked questions to help keep you and your household employees informed on what happens next.
Free Webinar: Navigating Household Employment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Ideal for families that employ nannies to work in their homes, GTM Payroll Services will answer pressing questions and clear up any confusion about what to do with your employee during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to Take Advantage of FFCRA Tax Credits
To help cover costs of paid sick and family leave requirements due to the coronavirus pandemic, household employers can take advantage of tax credits offered through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Here’s how.
What Household Employers and Nannies Need to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act has implications for families and the employees who work in their homes. Here’s what household employers and their workers need to know.
Should Your Nanny File for Unemployment due to the COVID-19 Pandemic?
If your nanny is working for you during the COVID-19 and is not sick, should you terminate them and have them collect unemployment? Here’s everything you need to consider.
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