Seattle Domestic Workers’ Protections Now in Effect
Last year Seattle became the first major U.S. city to pass labor protections for household employees. The city’s Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights took effect on July 1, 2019. An estimated 33,000 household employees work in Seattle. The law provides minimum wage, rest...
Should an Accountant Do My Nanny Taxes? 6 Reasons Why This May Not Be a Good Idea
You have an accountant. You have nanny tax and payroll obligations. It may make sense to just hand over your tax and payroll responsibilities to your accountant and let them manage it all. They’re the expert, right? Yes, your accountant is probably very good at...
Everything You Need to Know about Illinois Domestic Employment
With special laws around household employee rights, pregnancy accommodations, and paid sick time as well as an increasing minimum wage, complying with Illinois domestic employment rules and regulations can be a huge hassle for families that hire employees to work in...
