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• Agency Resource: FAQs related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

  Agency FAQs related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Q: How does FFCRA sick and family medical leave work for temp and backup care workers? A: All employees (full time, part time, and seasonal) are eligible for paid leave under FFCRA for leave taken between April 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020.  Paid… Read more »

• Background Screening for Senior Home Care

  Our aging parents deal with physical and sometimes mental declines that challenge their ability to completely take care of themselves on their own.  They don’t like the idea of moving out of their homes to a senior care facility.  How will they safely age at home, in a safe and happy environment? Today an estimated… Read more »

• What payroll taxes does my nanny (housekeeper, maid) pay?

  Nanny payroll taxes, what are they?  First it is important to understand the so called “nanny taxes” apply to ALL household employees, not just nannies. Your household employee (nanny, housekeeper, senior caregiver, etc.) contributes to or pays: Social Security & Medicare Taxes (via payroll deduction) Employee Disability/Unemployment Taxes where required. Federal/State Income Taxes The employer... Read more »

• Workers Compensation Insurance and G-5 Visa Domestic Workers

  Workers’ Compensation is protection mandated under state law for a worker and his or her dependents against injury and death occurring in the course of employment. It is not health insurance, and it is not intended to compensate for a disability other than disability caused by injury arising out of employment. Employer requirements to maintain… Read more »

• Do I need a release from the individual to get a nanny background screening report?

  Is a release necessary for a background screening report? YES! The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires that a potential employer obtain a signed release from a candidate prior to ordering the background screening report. You must agree that you understand and are adhering to this law when you submit your order. We advise that you... Read more »

• Rules Unique to the G-4 Code of Conduct (World Bank/IMF)

  World Bank/IMF All World Bank/IMF staff members holding a G-4 visa and requesting the privilege to obtain a U.S. visa for a foreign domestic worker (maid or nanny) must agree to the sponsoring organization’s Code of Conduct Rules as part of the visa application process. These unique rules for the G-5/G-4 visa employment arrangement are… Read more »

• Using Civil Courts Record Searches As Part of a Pre-Employment Screening Program?

  Civil suits for pre-employment screening purposes are filed when a plaintiff believes they are due restitution or compensation for a wrong done by a defendant. Civil searches are conducted at the upper level court in each jurisdiction requested. Although a civil court records search will cover lawsuits filed for damages, bankruptcy, personal injury etc. where… Read more »

• Caregiver or Nanny Pay Stubs: Are they required?

  Did you know that 39 states have now passed laws requiring employers to provide itemized pay stubs to their employees? Why all the attention to nanny pay stubs? There has been a slew of legislation at the state level in the last decade focused on “Wage Theft Prevention” – essentially employers either not paying for all hours... Read more »

• Rules Unique to the United Nations G-5 Visa Requirements

  United Nations G-5 Visa Regulations What are the unique rules to the United Nations G-5 visa regulations? HomeWork Solutions has many years of experience providing payroll and tax services to United States Mission to the United Nations staff who sponsor domestics working in the US on a G-5 Visa. HWS is a preferred household payroll provider… Read more »

• How are the nanny’s (employee’s) payroll taxes paid?

  Whether your nanny works full-time, part-time or lives with your family, the odds are likely that in the eyes of federal and state governments, they are an employee of your household. That means that you, as the nanny's employer, need to make sure that you're following state, federal and local tax requirements, both when you... Read more »