Obtaining worker’s compensation insurance may not be as obvious a “to do” for a family hiring a nanny or other household employee. However, a lack of coverage is a critical and costly mistake. Here’s why having a workers’ compensation policy is important for household employers.
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Understanding Household Employment
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.
California’s Workers’ Compensation Law Amended to Include COVID-19
COVID-19-related illnesses will be compensable, work-related conditions under California’s workers’ compensation law effective Sept 30, 2020. Families in the state are required to carry workers’ compensation when employing someone to work in their homes.
Everything You Need to Know about Illinois Domestic Employment
Here’s what families need to know about the laws surrounding Illinois domestic employment when hiring or employing a nanny or other household workers.
Employing a Nanny in the Bay State? Here’s All You Need to Know about Massachusetts Domestic Employment
Here’s what families need to know about the laws surrounding Massachusetts domestic employment when hiring or employing a nanny or other household workers.
Everything You Need to Know about New York Domestic Employment
Here’s what families need to know about the laws surrounding New York domestic employment when hiring or employing a nanny or other household workers.
What Families Need to Know When Hiring a Domestic Employee in California
There are several nuances to California domestic employment tax, wage, and labor laws that can trip up many household employers. Here’s how to stay compliant with the law.
Insurance Awareness: Check Compliance with Coverage Laws in Your State
Don’t wait for National Insurance Awareness Day! Household employers should check their compliance with the various coverage laws in their state. Not having the proper coverage can lead to thousands of dollars in fines and penalties and possible lawsuits.
Workers’ Compensation for Household Employees
This brief video explains the importance of having workers’ compensation for household employees, the risks you take by not having a policy, and how GTM makes it easy to add a policy to your payroll service.