Tips to Successfully Onboard Your Household Employee
When you hire a new household employee, it’s important to handle the process carefully and thoroughly. Whether you’re welcoming a nanny, a senior caregiver, or a household chef, understanding the
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Our Nanny is Leaving, What Now?
When your nanny decides to leave, whether the parting is mutual or unexpected, it can be an emotional and complicated time for everyone involved. Here are some important steps to
Do I Have to Pay My Nanny, Senior Caregiver, or Other Household Employee Overtime?
The short answer is yes. Domestic employees, such as nannies, household assistants, and elder care providers are hourly employees under the law, and therefore must be paid overtime. The Fair
Back to School is Right Around the Corner
Summer fun is coming to an end soon, and kids will be heading back to school before you know it. Transitioning from a summer schedule to an organized school environment
Using Your Tax Credit to Pay Your Nanny
Starting July 15 and continuing through the end of 2021, many parents will be receiving a child tax credit as part of the American Rescue Plan. The tax credit is
What Benefits Should I Offer My Nanny?
Are you considering hiring a nanny? As a household employer, paying your nanny a fair wage is essential. While you may not be required to offer paid vacation, health insurance, paid
Should your nanny do for your kids, or teach them to do for themselves?
Tie their shoes. Make their beds. Prepare breakfast or lunch for themselves. Load the dishwasher. Laundry. These are all essential to-dos for children to learn. Are you teaching them these
Formally Evaluating your Nanny’s or Senior Caregiver’s Performance
When it comes to performance reviews, employers are looking for efficient and effective strategies that allow for two-way conversation, feedback, and the ability to set goals while raising morale. Traditional
6 Things About Household Payroll Tax Every Caregiver Should Know
Nannies and senior caregivers who work in a private home, receive instructions and directions from the family employer and are paid by the family (either directly or via a household