{"id":16380,"date":"2018-08-31T11:01:48","date_gmt":"2018-08-31T15:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gtm.com\/household\/?p=16380"},"modified":"2020-02-28T10:51:34","modified_gmt":"2020-02-28T15:51:34","slug":"new-york-domestic-employment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gtm.com\/household\/new-york-domestic-employment\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know about New York Domestic Employment"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Even the most organized families can get tripped up by the nuances of New York domestic employment. Here\u2019s what you need to know when hiring or employing a nanny or other household workers.<\/p><\/div>\n

The nuances of employing a nanny in New York can get confusing. Domestic employers need to follow tax, wage, and labor laws at the federal, state, and local levels. This can cause possible non-compliance and fines and penalties even for unintentional violations. Here\u2019s what families need to know about New York domestic employment when hiring or employing a nanny or other household workers.<\/p>\n

Minimum Wage<\/h2>\n

Nannies and other household employees must be paid at least the federal minimum wage rate of $7.25\/hour. However, if a state or local rate is higher, then that hourly wage supersedes the federal rate. In New York City, the current minimum wage is $12\/hour for small employers, $11\/hour for Long Island and Westchester County, and $10.40\/hour for the rest of the state.
\nThese minimum wage rates are scheduled to increase over the next few years.<\/p>\n

Overtime<\/h2>\n

Nannies and other household employees typically must be paid time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a seven-day work week. While federal law exempts live-in employees from overtime requirements, New York requires live-in domestic workers to be paid at least time and a half for hours worked over 44 in a week.<\/p>\n

Workers\u2019 Compensation<\/h2>\n

Domestic employers in New York are required to purchase workers\u2019 compensation insurance if their employee works 40 or more hours in a week. Employers can be fined for not carrying a policy. In New York State, you could face a fine of up to $2,000 for every 10-day period of noncompliance. Additionally, the fine for a criminal conviction ranges from $1,000 to $50,000.<\/p>\n

Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights<\/h2>\n

New York was the first state to pass a Domestic Workers\u2019 Bill of Rights, which covers full-time workers including immigrants regardless of their immigration status. New York\u2019s Domestic Worker\u2019s Bill of Rights requires employers to provide:<\/p>\n