Virginia’s minimum wage rate, which has been the same as the federal rate for several years, is set to increase in 2021 and then periodically for the next few years until it’s tied to inflation beginning in 2027.
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Tax & Wage Laws
How to Pay Your Nanny Legally in 2021 and Save Money
It’s always the right thing to do, but with expanded childcare tax credits and increased contribution limits on Dependent Care FSAs through the American Rescue Plan, paying your nanny legally may now be cheaper than “under the table.”
Virginia Passes Three Domestic Worker Protection Bills
The group of bills, called Virginia’s domestic workers bill of rights, expands employment rights and workplace protections and safety for household employees in the state.
Everything You Need to Know about Household Employment in 2021
Nanny taxes, domestic worker protections, minimum wage and overtime rules, tax savings, and more. We spell out everything you need to know about employing a nanny or other household workers in 2021.
How to File Your Nanny Taxes in 2021
It’s that time of year again. Here’s what you need to know if employed someone to work in your home last year and how to file your nanny taxes in 2021.
What a Biden Administration Could Mean for Families, Nannies
With President Biden now in the White House, what does this mean for families and the nannies they employ for in-home child care? We look at some of Biden’s proposals and plans to see how his administration may impact families and nannies.
Paid Sick Leave Updates for Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York
The start of the new year has seen changes to a few state paid sick leave programs. Household employers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York should review these updates to ensure compliance with labor laws.
What the New Stimulus Package Means for Household Employers
From voluntary paid sick leave to dependent care FSA updates, household employers need to be aware of these four key provisions in the recently enacted stimulus package.
6 Factors that will Impact Household Employment in 2021
As 2020 winds down, let’s look ahead to the new year. With ever-changing tax, wage, and labor laws and a new administration, here are 6 things to pay attention to for household employment in 2021.
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