As a family that has hired someone to work in their home – like a nanny, senior caregiver, or housekeeper – you are now considered a household employer and should understand and follow applicable labor laws. Here are seven steps to protect yourself from allegations of wrongful employment practices.
Calculating nanny taxes is an important step when hiring an in-home caregiver for your children. It’ll help you understand your total budget for childcare beyond just the wages you’ll pay your nanny. Here’s what you need to know.
If you run a business and employ household help, can you pay that employee through your company payroll? This is a common tax question that can affect your personal and company finances. The short answer is no – a household employee shouldn’t be paid by a corporate entity through their business payroll. Here’s why.
The U.S. DOL recently released a final rule designed to reduce the risk of employees being misclassified as independent contractors, which can be an issue for families with household help. Here’s what this all means for household employers.
A U.S. appeals court unanimously ruled against a Florida family in an overtime pay case brought against them by their former nanny. Here’s why they lost and how household employers can help avoid similar lawsuits.
Under Washington, D.C.’s pay transparency law, household employers will need to provide pay ranges for job postings and inform job applicants of healthcare benefits, while prohibiting employers from seeking information on salary history.
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