Nov 19, 2019 | Domestic Workers' Rights, Tax & Wage Laws
A California family was sued for not properly paying their live-in caregiver. The case shows how risky and costly it can be to ignore or not understand domestic employment laws and failing to have a work agreement in place that spells out an employee’s hourly rate, overtime rate, and schedule.
Jul 19, 2019 | Domestic Workers' Rights
Seattle’s Domestic Workers Ordinance went into effect on July 1, 2019. It provides minimum wage, rest and meal breaks rights, and employment protections to full-time, part-time, and temporary household employees.
Jun 21, 2019 | Tax & Wage Laws
Stay compliant with wage laws! Household employees need to be paid at least minimum wage (the highest of the applicable federal, state, and local rates). Here is your guide to July 1 minimum wage increases.
Jun 7, 2019 | Household Employer Policies
In many ways, a nanny share contract is no different than a typical nanny contract. You’ll detail the basics like pay, hours, schedule, benefits, and paid time off. However, there are some nuances to a nanny share that need to be spelled out in the contract so there’s no confusion down the road.
Apr 29, 2019 | Domestic Workers' Rights, Tax & Wage Laws
Nannies, in-home senior caregivers, housekeepers, and other household employees in New Mexico will soon be protected by the state’s minimum wage standards and other wage protections.