As employers across the state worked to amend policies and procedures in preparation for California’s paid sick leave law, questions were raised about ambiguities and hurdles to implementation. The California State Legislature responded this spring with Assembly Bill...
Before a family hires a nanny, the nanny’s compensation should be discussed and detailed fully, including any mileage reimbursement that may occur. Mileage reimbursement rules apply to household employers who choose to let their nanny or other household employee use...
Minimum wage changes in Maryland and Washington, D.C. take effect today. These changes affect all employers, including household employers. The minimum wage in Maryland will increase from $8.00 per hour to $8.25 per hour. The rate will further increase to $8.75 per...
Our friends at A New England Nanny have created a guide for nannies and other household employees regarding social media tips for not only getting a job, but for also maintaining a good employment relationship. Most employers today – including household...
The Beaver State has joined California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and New York in providing new protections for nannies, housekeepers, and other domestic workers. The Oregon Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights (formally known as The Domestic Workers’ Protection Act)...