GTM Welcomes Families of Household Staffing
GTM offers household payroll, HR, and insurance services without risks, hassles, or worries
What We Offer
When you sign up for GTM you have access to a range of services and support for your household payroll, tax, and employee benefit offerings.
Comprehensive Payroll
Automated payroll processing with free direct deposit.
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 employee.
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
GTM provides more tax-saving health benefit and retirement plans than any other household tax or payroll service.
Integrated Timekeeping
Employees punch in and out on their mobile device to create timesheets that flow seamlessly into payroll.
Complimentary Consultation
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Talk to GTM Household Employment Experts®
Get a complimentary, no-obligation consultation about your household employment situation, tax requirements, and more.
Why GTM?
One-stop Shop
GTM handles all your payroll, tax, workers’ compensation insurance, and employee benefit needs under one roof.
Team of Experts
Your account is backed by a team of certified payroll and HR professionals, licensed insurance brokers, and household employment tax experts.
Ecstatic Clients
With the best reviews in the business, clients love the services and support from a firm that has served tens of thousands of families.
Data Security
GTM adheres to the highest data security standards to ensure your information remains confidential.
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
- $16.50/hour –California minimum wage requirement
- $17.28/hour in Los Angeles
- $18.67/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.
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.
Workers’ Compensation: In California, household employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance on their homeowner's insurance policy. Contact your homeowner's insurance broker for more information, or contact GTM for a quote.
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
Paid Leave Laws: In California, household employers must follow the state’s Paid Family Leave and Paid Sick Leave (Healthy Workplace Healthy Family) laws. Additionally, the cities of Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and West Hollywood have paid leave laws that apply to household employers.
District of Columbia Rules
Minimum Wage: In Washington, D.C., the current minimum wage is $17.50/hour.
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.
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.
Paid Leave Laws: In Washington, D.C., household employers must follow the city’s Paid Family Leave and Accrued Sick and Safe Leave/Earned Sick and Safe Leave laws.
Florida Rules
Minimum Wage: In Florida, the current minimum wage is $13/hour, increasing to $14 on September 30, 2025.
Workers’ Compensation: In Florida, household employers are not required to have workers’ compensation insurance. However, we strongly recommend obtaining a policy. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
Overtime Rules: In Florida, 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.
Paid Leave Laws: Currently, Florida doesn't have a paid leave law that applies to household employers.
New Jersey Rules
Current Minimum Wage: In New Jersey, the current minimum wage is $14.53/hour for employers with fewer than 6 employees.
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.
Workers’ Compensation: In New Jersey, household employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
Paid Leave Laws: In New Jersey, household employers must follow the state’s Paid Sick Leave law.
New York Rules
Minimum Wage:
- $16.50/hour in New York City
- $16.50/hour in Long Island and Westchester County
- $16/hour in the rest of New York State
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).
Workers’ Compensation: In New York, household employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
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.
Paid Leave Laws: In New York, household employers must follow the state’s Paid Sick Leave, Paid Family Leave, Prenatal Personal Leave, and Domestic Violence Victim Leave (unpaid) laws. Additionally, the Paid Safe and Sick Leave law applies to employers in New York City.
Pennsylvania Rules
Minimum Wage: In Pennsylvania, the current minimum wage is $7.25/hour.
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.
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.
Paid Leave Laws: Currently, Pennsylvania doesn't have a paid leave law that applies to household employers.
GTM's Guide to Household Employment Wage Laws by State describes what's required in all states and jurisdictions.
Benefits of Paying Your Household Employee Legally
Benefits for You
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
Benefits for Your Employee
Verifiable income * Legal employment history * Unemployment benefits * Social Security and Medicare benefits * Workers’ compensation benefits
