Aug 25, 2016 | Hiring an Employee
Among the multitude of decisions that parents have to make is, if necessary, what kind of child care they will need. Should they hire a nanny? Should they use a day care facility? See the pros and cons of using a nanny vs. day care to learn what the best option is for your family.
Aug 11, 2016 | Household Employer Policies, Retaining Employees
It’s that time of year again when the relaxed schedules of summer end, and the rigid school day routines begin. There is a lot to consider during the back to school transition for families and nannies alike.
Aug 1, 2016 | Household Employer Policies, Retaining Employees
Managing your nanny’s off duty behavior may be a concern. Can you tell your employee how to behave when they’re not on the clock? How much influence do you have?
Apr 28, 2016 | Household Employer Policies, Retaining Employees
This political season has been highly impassioned, with strong opinions being vented on both sides. While discussing politics with your nanny may seem natural, families must remember that their home is a workplace when the nanny is there, and political discussions at work are ill-advised.
Feb 17, 2016 | Household Payroll & Taxes
If you are a household employer in California, when you and your employee(s) file your 2015 state and federal tax returns, you or your employee may be eligible to claim a new state tax credit called the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC).