Who is Eligible? According to the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938, household employees – whether they are live-in or live-out – are eligible to receive overtime after forty hours of work in one work week (seven consecutive days). Household employees are...
The end of the calendar year is quickly approaching, so it’s important that everything is in order to ensure there are no surprises when the time comes to pay the nanny tax. Year-end planning isn’t something to put off or ignore. It’s important to look at your...
Beginning January 1, 2014 (unless otherwise noted), several states and cities will be raising their minimum wage. Please see the list below to ensure you are compliant with the wage laws in your state. Click each state or city name to see articles or announcements...
Regardless of the federal government shutdown, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers that the Oct. 15 deadline remains in effect for people who requested a six-month extension to file their tax return. The current lapse in federal appropriations does not...
Governor Jerry Brown signed the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights (AB241) today, making California the third state in the nation to pass such a bill; New York passed theirs in 2010, and Hawaii’s passed earlier this year. The bill grants overtime protections to...