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GTM Makes Nanny Tax and Payroll Easier
Let us simplify your life with a complete solution for all your nanny payroll needs.
Only GTM offers one call for all:
Comprehensive payroll services – Online and mobile access to your client portal with free direct deposit.
100% guaranteed on-time tax filings – Quarterly, annual, state and federal taxes filed on time, every time.
Compliance with tax, wage and labor laws – Exceptional support team helps you stay legal, avoid fines and penalties, and protect your family and nanny.
Workers’ compensation insurance – A policy may be required in your state but we have you covered from obtaining your policy to managing audits and invoices.
Employee benefits – Attract and retain your best nannies with employee benefits like health, dental, and vision insurance; concierge medicine; retirement plans; and more.
Human Resources Support – Get help with employment best practice guidance and labor law compliance from a PHR-certified HR advisor.
The Benefits for You of Paying Nanny Taxes
- Attract Higher Quality Employees
- Work with a Happier Employee
- Avoid State and Federal Fines and Penalties
- Reduce the Risk of an Audit
- Take Advantage of Tax Savings
- Enjoy Peace of Mind
The Benefits for Your Employee of Being Paid "On the Books"
- Verifiable Income
- Legal Employment History
- Unemployment Benefits
- Social Security and Medicare Benefits
- Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Understand State Household Employment Laws
Laws regarding employment of household workers vary from state to state.
Click below to see employment laws, rules and regulations including minimum wage, workers' compensation, and overtime pay for your state or region.
California Rules
Minimum Wage in California
- $15.50/hour –California minimum wage requirement
- $16.78/hour in Los Angeles
- $18.07/hour in San Francisco
- Many other California cities have higher local minimum wages than the state minimum wage requirement. Check this list to see if your city has a different minimum wage rate.
Workers’ Compensation
- in California, household employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
Overtime Rules
- Hourly employees in California are entitled to a special overtime pay rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for all overtime worked, if they work over 40 hours in a week or over 9 hours in a day.
Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights: California has special laws that pertain to the employment of domestic workers. Read more about The California Domestic Worker Bill of Rights
Other Requirements in California:
District of Columbia Rules
- Minimum Wage
- In Washington, D.C., the current minimum wage is $17/hour.
- Workers’ Compensation
- In Washington, D.C., a household employer is required to have workers’ compensation insurance if their employee works 240 hours or more in a quarter. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
- Overtime Rules
- Hourly employees in Washington, D.C. are entitled to an overtime pay rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for all overtime worked if they work over 40 hours in a week. Overtime pay is not required for live-in employees.
New Jersey Rules
- Current Minimum Wage
- In New Jersey, the current minimum wage is $12.93/hour.
- Workers’ Compensation
- In New Jersey, household employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
- Overtime Rules
- Hourly employees are entitled to a special overtime pay rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for all overtime worked if they work over 40 hours in a week. Overtime is not required for live-in employees.
New York Rules
- Minimum Wage in New York State
- $15/hour in New York City
- $15/hour in Long Island and Westchester County
- $14.20/hour in the rest of New York State
- Workers’ Compensation
- in New York, household employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
- Overtime Rules
- Hourly employees in New York are entitled to a special overtime pay rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for all overtime worked, if they work more than 40 hours in a week (more than 44 hours in a week if the worker lives in their employer’s home).
- Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights: New York has special laws that pertain to the employment of domestic workers. Read more about New York’s Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights.
Pennsylvania Rules
- Minimum Wage
- in Pennsylvania, the current minimum wage is $7.25/hour.
- Workers’ Compensation
- In Pennsylvania, household employers are not required to have workers’ compensation insurance. However, GTM strongly recommends obtaining a policy. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
- Overtime Rules
- Hourly employees in Pennsylvania are entitled to a special overtime pay rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for all overtime worked if they work over 40 hours in a week. Overtime is not required for live-in employees.
See our guide to Household Employment Wage Laws by State to find out what’s required in all states and jurisdictions.
