The Massachusetts Au Pair Ruling: What Host Families Need to Know
A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit means au pairs in Massachusetts must be paid at least minimum wage and time-and-a-half for overtime. Host families in Massachusetts must now follow the state’s domestic workers’ bill of rights,...
Behind on Your Nanny Tax Obligations? Here’s How to Get Caught Up.
Employed a household employee like a nanny, housekeeper or in-home senior caregiver this year? Put off your nanny tax obligations? With tax time fast approaching, tax forms and filings will be due soon. Perhaps you haven’t had time to figure out your nanny...
Family Sued; Ordered to Pay $74K in Back Wages
A California family was sued by their former live-in caregiver and now must pay $74,000 in back wages after winning their appeal when a trial court said the employee was entitled more than $265,000 in unpaid compensation. The court case shows how risky and costly it...
