May 31, 2024 | GTM Blog, Hiring an Employee, Labor Laws, Workers' Comp & Insurance
Obtaining worker’s compensation insurance may not be as obvious a “to do” for a family hiring a nanny or other household employee. However, a lack of coverage is a critical and costly mistake. Here’s why having a workers’ compensation policy is important for household employers.
Apr 26, 2024 | Domestic Workers' Rights, Household Employee Management, Household Employer Policies, Labor Laws, Tax & Wage Laws
As a family that has hired someone to work in their home – like a nanny, senior caregiver, or housekeeper – you are now considered a household employer and should understand and follow applicable labor laws. Here are seven steps to protect yourself from allegations of wrongful employment practices.
Oct 6, 2023 | GTM Blog, Household Payroll & Taxes, Tax & Wage Laws
Paying a nanny “on the books,” as opposed to “under the table” simply means you are doing things the right way and treating your nanny as a professional caregiver. You are paying them according to applicable tax, wage, and labor laws and withholding and remitting taxes appropriately. Here’s how.
Sep 27, 2023 | GTM Blog, Household Payroll & Taxes, Tax & Wage Laws
With complex tax, wage, and labor laws, there is a lot that goes into paying your nanny. Rather than take on the stress and burden of paying your nanny legally, not to mention the time involved, many families sign up with a nanny payroll service. Here’s how to find the best nanny payroll services to make sure your nanny is paid legally and compliance is taken care of.
Sep 11, 2023 | Hiring an Employee, Household Employee Management, Household Payroll & Taxes
Discover the key aspects of household staffing including the essentials of hiring domestic help and the importance of a household employee payroll service to manage household staff.