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Unique Employment Rules Applying to G-4 Sponsors of G-5 Employees
G-5 visa employment rules are complicated. HomeWork Solutions is a preferred household payroll provider for the World Bank, and works with G-4 staff at other NGOs nationwide. HWS has a quarter century of experience providing payroll and tax services to G-4 Visa holders sponsoring domestics working in the U.S. on a G-5 Visa. Federal/State Unique Employment […]
Can’t I just order a nationwide nanny background check?
A true, accurate nationwide nanny criminal background check cannot be done, as there is no publicly-accessible central repository for all federal, state and county level felony and misdemeanor convictions. There is one national criminal database created by the FBI, known as the NCIC (National Crime Information Center), but it is not a public record that […]
Diez Consejos: Todo sobre los impuestos de la niñera
Importante: Si usted emplea una niñera o empleada del hogar, que esté legalmente dentro de los Estados Unidos, mediante una visa G-5; usted tendrá pagos, beneficios y registros de pago adicionales, obligaciones que son impuestas por la organización que los patrocina. Familias interesadas en el establecimiento de una relación exitosa a largo plazo con su […]
G-5 and NATO-7 Domestics: Social Security Taxes
Understanding the Social Security Taxes and Tax Totalization Plans HomeWork Solutions has many years of experience providing payroll and tax services to employer’s with domestics working in the US on a G-5 Visa. These employers and their G-5 domestics often have questions about Social Security Taxes for G-5 domestics. The following are general guidelines that […]
Nanny Emergency Pay: COVID-19 Closed her Child’s School
HomeWork Solutions fields many questions daily about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) from families and caregivers alike. We are committed to helping nannies and other household workers understand and have access to the benefits they deserve. Equally, HWS helps families to understand their new (temporary) responsibilities. Lastly, HomeWork Solutions is waiving some fees […]
Why can’t we just pay Mom’s senior caregiver/housekeeper a salary?
Senior caregivers are hourly employees under the law. Housekeepers and senior caregivers who are not “companions” are classified under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as hourly employees entitled to minimum wage and overtime (non-exempt). The term non-exempt employee refers to a worker who IS subject to the terms of the FLSA regarding such issues […]
Why is my nanny an hourly employee? I want to pay her a salary and not worry about tracking hours each week.
Nannies and other ‘domestic service employees’ are classified under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as non-exempt workers. The term non-exempt employee refers to a worker who IS subject to the terms of the FLSA regarding such issues as overtime compensation and minimum wage coverage, contemporaneous time tracking record keeping, as well as nanny pay […]
Diez Derechos de la niñera o empleado domestico en el trabajo
La ley laboral, la ley de impuestos y el código penal, a nivel tanto Federal como Laboral, otorgan protección y derechos básicos a todas las niñeras y trabajadores domésticos que se encuentren dentro del horario de trabajo. No importa si usted es ciudadano de los EE.UU., un extranjero con permiso de trabajo, o un extranjero […]
Do I need to pay my senior caregiver overtime or minimum wage?
The nature of the services you require from your senior caregiver determine your obligations for overtime and minimum wage payments. Domestic employees, including senior caregivers, have been covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) since 1974. Please note that many states have stricter laws and standards for home care assistance pay than the FLSA, […]
G-5, A-3 and NATO-7 Domestics: Guidance on Income Taxation
DISCLAIMER: HomeWork Solutions specializes in payroll and payroll tax compliance for household employers. We cannot assist clients with personal income tax matters per Internal Revenue Service regulations. We strongly encourage G-5 visa holders to obtain qualified professional assistance with their income tax filings, most especially in the first year they file. The following is provided […]
What about sex offender records?
We strongly encourage families to order the national sex offender search. This option has been considerably improved in recent years as a result of federal legislation. The economical National Sexual Offender Registry (NSOR) search is recommended as part of any childcare or eldercare background screening to reduce the risk of hiring someone with a prior […]
About Household Employee Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Household employee workers’ compensation insurance protects the caregiver and the employer from the expenses and liabilities associated with a work-related accident. A single accident can leave the household employer liable for thousands of dollars in medical bills. Don’t assume that this liability is covered under your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy! Last updated June 28, 2024 Most […]