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...
Washington DC Pay Rate Notices in Effect
Following up on information we reported in December, Washington D.C. employers, including household employers and temporary staffing agencies, must comply with a new amendment to the Washington D.C. Wage Theft Prevention Act of 2014. For household employers,...
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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