Being a nanny or other household employee is, in many ways, no different from being an employee in a traditional workplace. But because the work environment of a home is more informal, it’s important to remember that conventional employment rules and policies...
Workers’ compensation insurance for nannies and other household employees is becoming a crucial issue for household employers to address, whether your state requires you to have coverage or not. If your nanny is injured or becomes sick while working, you may be...
While there are many quality nannies out there, once you find one you really like, you want to do what you can to make sure she/he wants to keep working for you. Usually this doesn’t mean heaping extravagant gifts on your nanny or giving in to anything your...
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...
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...