Do I need a nanny contract or work agreement?
A nanny contract or work agreement is not legally required under Federal law, but you SHOULD take the time to write one up anyway. It is a best practice that
Knowledge Center Category: Legal and Insurance Issues
How frequently do I need to pay my household worker? My nanny wants to be paid weekly. Do I need to do that?
The pay frequency of a nanny or senior caregiver (and all hourly, non-exempt employees) – the maximum interval between wage payments to the worker – is governed by state law. Nanny
Our former nanny applied for unemployment benefits? Will she get them?
The working arrangement between a nanny and the family is considered employment at-will under US common law unless the written work agreement specifies a term of contract (which is a
We are hiring a live-in nanny. How do you figure her room and board for tax purposes?
In general, the Internal Revenue Service (see §119(a)) allows you to exclude from income the value of meals and lodging furnished by the employer when hiring a live-in nanny or
I hired a nanny. What about household employers workers’ compensation and disability insurance?
SUMMARY: State insurance regulations determine when household employers workers’ compensation and disability insurance are required. The rules vary by state. We recommend meeting with a licensed insurance broker to review
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