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Someone Is the Employer — Is It You?

Understanding Your Role When Hiring a Household Worker When you hire someone to work in your home, whether it’s a nanny, housekeeper, or caregiver, someone must legally be the employer. In most cases, that someone is you.

Thinking About a Year-End Bonus for Your Household Employee? Here’s What to Know

As we wrap up 2025, many families are taking stock of the year and planning ahead for the holiday season. For household employers, this is an ideal time to recognize the important role your nanny, senior caregiver, or other in-home employee plays in your daily life.

Avoiding Costly Nanny Payroll Mistakes: What Every Family Needs to Know

Hiring a nanny is a deeply personal decision. Most families are genuinely committed to doing the right thing — from offering fair pay to creating a respectful working relationship. But when it comes to nanny payroll and employment law, even well-meaning employers can make expensive mistakes.

Hiring a Nanny or Caregiver? What Form I-9 and E-Verify Mean for You

If you’re hiring a nanny, senior caregiver, housekeeper, or any other in-home employee, understanding your responsibilities as a household employer is key to staying compliant with federal employment laws. Two terms you’re likely to encounter in the hiring process are Form I-9 and E-Verify.

On the Clock or Off? Understanding Paid Time for Household Employees

Whether you’re employing a nanny, senior caregiver, or housekeeper, understanding when your employee is on the clock—and legally entitled to be paid—is an essential part of running a compliant household payroll.

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