May 21, 2021 | COVID-19, Domestic Workers' Rights, Labor Laws
Paid sick leave laws often include families with household help like a nanny, senior caregiver, or housekeeper. Here’s a look at what is relevant for household employers and how you can comply with these requirements.
Dec 16, 2020 | COVID-19, Domestic Workers' Rights, Household Employee Management, Labor Laws
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.
Oct 13, 2020 | Domestic Workers' Rights, Household Employee Management, Labor Laws
Under a new law, household employees in California can’t be laid off for refusing to perform work in violation of safety standards under certain provisions along with other protections. Employers can face a misdemeanor and civil liability for any violations.
Sep 16, 2020 | COVID-19, Labor Laws, Workers' Comp & Insurance
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.
Nov 19, 2019 | Domestic Workers' Rights, Tax & Wage Laws
A California family was sued for not properly paying their live-in caregiver. The case shows how risky and costly it can be to ignore or not understand domestic employment laws and failing to have a work agreement in place that spells out an employee’s hourly rate, overtime rate, and schedule.