Resume Fraud and Household Employment
In a tight job market and in the age of internet-based diploma mills, resume fraud is an increasing concern among employers, including those that employ nannies or other household employees. On the other hand, with today’s internet-enabled easy and cost-effective...
Document Abuse and Household Employment
All U.S. citizens, legal immigrants, and certain other groups are protected from document abuse under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). According to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Special Counsel, document abuse occurs when an employer...
Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy for Household Employers
Household employers may choose to include a drug and alcohol testing policy as part of the employee handbook. Such a policy needs to clearly state why it is being implemented—to ensure a safe and healthy workplace. Employers may be able to identify workers with...
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