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.
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Tax & Wage Laws
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.
2020 Household Employment Compliance Year in Review
The COVID-19 pandemic changed our way of life in 2020. How we worked. How our kids learned. How we went to the grocery store. It also had a major impact on household employment as families managed their nannies and other workers. There were also a number of other domestic worker protections added in 2020. Here’s a look back at 18 stories that made headlines.
Nanny Tax Threshold Increases for 2021
The Social Security Administration released its 2021 Employment Coverage Threshold for household employees. Next year’s coverage threshold increases by $100 to $2,300.
Special $300 Tax Deduction to Help Charity Giving this Year
You may be able to take advantage of a special new provision in the CARES Act that allows you to deduct up to $300 in donations to qualifying charities this year. It applies even if you take the standard deduction instead of itemizing your deductions.
Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Covers Household Employees
Colorado becomes the latest state to require paid family and medical leave for household employees. Here’s what families with household help need to know from key implementation dates, contribution rates, permitted uses for leave, and more.
New York State’s Paid Sick Leave Law Now in Effect
The law includes household employees like nannies, housekeepers, and senior caregivers. Here’s what it means for families with household help and how they can comply with the new legislation.