Form I-9 Audits on the Rise. Are You Compliant?
With Form I-9 audits on the rise, household employers are strongly encouraged to review their compliance practices as soon as possible to avoid costly fines.
With Form I-9 audits on the rise, household employers are strongly encouraged to review their compliance practices as soon as possible to avoid costly fines.
Effective July 1, 2018, the minimum wage will increase in a number of states and localities. Domestic workers like nannies must be paid at least the highest hourly minimum wage of federal, state, and local rates.
The short answer is “no.” You can’t pay your nanny a pre-set, flat-salaried amount for all hours worked in a week. You could pay her for guaranteed hours, which is different from a nanny salary. Here’s why.
Hiring a summer nanny means you have an employee and will need to follow applicable tax, wage, and labor laws even if it’s just temporary work.
If your employee lives and works in different states, they may not be required to file taxes in both. Certain state have what is called a reciprocal agreement.
If you employ a pregnant nanny, you may be required to provide reasonable accommodations so she can continue working. These accommodations may also apply to childbirth recovery and any conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.