
Paid Sick Leave in California Begins July 1st
Also known as the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, the new law requires all employers – including household employers – to provide paid sick leave in California to all employees beginning on July 1, 2015. The law provides that an employee who works in...
Nanny Work Agreement: Key Elements
A work agreement benefits both the employer and nanny; it helps establish clear standards, rules, and procedures for the household and for the job. Ideally, consulting with an employment attorney is a best practice in developing a work agreement. However, some...
Upcoming Minimum Wage Increases
There are three upcoming minimum wage increases taking effect this summer. Two states and Washington, D.C. will each be increasing their minimum wage. Household employers are required to pay their nannies or other employees no less than the state minimum wage if it is...