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
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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
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
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
What the OBBBA “No Tax on Overtime” Rule Means for Household Employers and Their Employees
A new federal tax law passed this summer, and it includes a provision that could include tax savings for household employees—but only if you know the detail. The One Big
Health Insurance May Get More Expensive in 2026: What Nannies, Caregivers & Families Need to Know Before Open Enrollment Ends
The 2025 Open Enrollment Period for health insurance is nearly here — and it’s an important time to check your coverage.
What Can (and Can’t) Be Deducted from a Household Employee’s Paycheck
Hiring someone to work in your home—whether it’s a nanny caring for your children, a caregiver supporting an elderly parent, or a housekeeper helping manage your household—means stepping into the
Understanding ROTA Nannies: A Guide to Scheduling, Pay, and Labor Compliance
Hiring a ROTA nanny — short for “rotational nanny” — can be an excellent solution for families needing consistent, around-the-clock childcare. These experienced professionals typically work extended shifts, such as
Do Live-In Nannies Get Overtime? What Employers Need to Know by State
When hiring a live-in nanny or other household employee, it’s important to understand how overtime laws apply—especially because the rules aren’t the same in every state. While federal law offers
What Are Typical Nanny Responsibilities?
When families start thinking about hiring a nanny, one of the first questions that comes up is: What exactly should a nanny do? While every family’s needs are unique, there