Family Caregiver Stress – Part I
Tips for Managing Your Physical Health While Caring for an Aging Family Member In today’s world, with increasing life expectancies and the growing need for assistance among older adults, more
Knowledge Center Category: Senior Care Employers
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
IRS Announces Penalties for Incorrect Forms W-2, Wage, and Tax Statement
Household employers will incur significant incorrect Form W-2 penalties if there are name and Social Security number mismatch problems. The Social Security Administration returns incorrect forms W-2 (name and Social
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
Senior Independence – Why Hire a Geriatric Care Manager?
The Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) is a care coordinator, educated and experienced in any of several fields related to senior care management, including, but not limited to nursing, gerontology, social
4 Common Errors: The Nanny or Senior Caregiver Compensation Offer
You have a new baby in the house, you are not sleeping well, and you need to line up a great nanny before you return to work. Or mom is
Understanding Senior Heath: When is Help Needed?
Senior health challenges afflict not only the aging, but an increasing number of adult children now caring for their parents. When is outside help needed to help your aging parent
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Overtime Rules and Domestic Employment
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime rules and domestic employment are often misunderstood by the household employer. The temptation is to either agree to a weekly “salary”, agree to “average
What may happen if I do not pay the nanny taxes?
What happens if I don’t pay for my nanny taxes? Failure to report wages paid to a domestic service worker – including a nanny, senior caregiver, housekeeper and more –