No one wants to be in the position of terminating the employment of a nanny or other household worker. Making the process smoother starts with establishing policies and procedures at the time of hire. Here are some quick tips to terminating a household employee the...
You’ve decided to participate in a nanny share with another family. In a nanny share, the nanny cares for the children of two or more families at the same time. This arrangement can help you save money and maintain your flexibility with child care. Your children...
Minimum wage changes in Maryland and Washington, D.C. take effect today. These changes affect all employers, including household employers. The minimum wage in Maryland will increase from $8.00 per hour to $8.25 per hour. The rate will further increase to $8.75 per...
The Beaver State has joined California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and New York in providing new protections for nannies, housekeepers, and other domestic workers. The Oregon Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights (formally known as The Domestic Workers’ Protection Act)...
Massachusetts Sick Leave Poster now Available for Download As we have previously reported, the Massachusetts sick leave law begins on July 1, 2015. It requires that all employers in Massachusetts – including household employers – provide 40 hours of sick leave to...
After a brutal winter in many parts of the country, summer is finally here. While you’re enjoying the warmer weather, it’s still important to remain diligent about business and personal tax planning, especially if you are a household employer. Nannies,...