Feb 11, 2021 | Domestic Workers' Rights, Hiring an Employee, Household Payroll & Taxes, Tax & Wage Laws, Workers' Comp & Insurance
Nanny taxes, domestic worker protections, minimum wage and overtime rules, tax savings, and more. We spell out everything you need to know about employing a nanny or other household workers in 2021.
Jan 28, 2020 | Hiring an Employee, Household Employee Management |
If you’re seeking in-home child care, a live-in nanny may be a good option. Here’s what to consider when hiring and employing a live-in nanny.
Dec 20, 2019 | Domestic Workers' Rights, Labor Laws, Tax & Wage Laws
A recent court ruling means au pairs in Massachusetts must be paid at least the state’s minimum wage rate and time-and-a-half for overtime among other domestic worker protections. Here’s what host families in the state should do now considering the court’s decision.
Dec 6, 2019 | Household Payroll & Taxes, Tax & Wage Laws
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. Here’s how to get caught up when you’re behind on your nanny taxes.
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.