Jul 11, 2022 | Domestic Workers' Rights, GTM Blog, Labor Laws
Household employees in Colorado will soon be protected by the state’s anti-employment discrimination law. Effective in August, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act will make it illegal for household employers to discriminate against a worker for disability, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, and nationality.
Jun 23, 2022 | Hiring an Employee, Household Payroll & Taxes, Tax & Wage Laws
Summer is a popular time for minimum wage rate increases that apply to nannies and other household employees. It’s important to check the rate you’re paying a household worker to make sure it is not a wage violation. Rates are on the rise in several states and cities across the country.
Jun 17, 2022 | Domestic Workers' Rights, GTM Blog, Labor Laws
It’s been a busy first half of the year in household employment compliance. Here’s what’s happened, what’s new, and what’s coming in 2022.
Jun 3, 2022 | GTM Blog, Household Payroll & Taxes, Tax & Wage Laws
A new tax reporting rule on mobile payments – aimed at businesses that underreport their income – may be having an unintended impact on wealthy families. Here’s why and how household employers should respond.
Jun 2, 2022 | Domestic Workers' Rights, GTM Blog, Labor Laws
Day of rest and meal break amendments to Illinois’ One Day Rest in Seven Act (ODRISA) have big implications for household employment in the state. ORDISA is one of four bills that make up the state’s Domestic Worker Bill of Rights. Here’s what household employers need to know to avoid the increased penalties for violations of the law.
Apr 20, 2022 | Domestic Workers' Rights, GTM Blog, Labor Laws
Paid family and medical leave is coming soon for household employees in Maryland. Here’s what families with household help – like a nanny, housekeeper, or nanny share – need to know about the new compliance requirement.