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GTM Welcomes Families of Nannies by the Bay
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 wide range of services and support for your household payroll, tax, and employee 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.
Free Consultation
Patrick DiFiore
Talk to a Household Employment Expert
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/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 on their homeowner's insurance policy. Contact your homeowner's insurance broker for more information, or contact GTM for a 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:
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
