Household Employees and Paid Sick Leave Laws
At the Federal level, private employers are not required to offer sick leave – whether paid or unpaid – to their employees. Most household employers voluntarily offer some paid time
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New York Paid Family Leave Act for Nannies
New York’s comprehensive Paid Family Leave Act becomes effective January 1, 2018.
A Guide to Aging in Place [INFOGRAPHIC]
Most seniors prefer to age in place, in the comfort of their own homes, instead of moving to a care facility. Follow this guide as you plan for yourself (or
Six Tips To Protect Your Aging Relative In Assisted Living
As your aging relative requires more care, it may be prudent to seek additional services to better serve their needs. Many adult children fear placing their loved one in a
Elder Care: When is it Time to Find Help?
When you notice that an elderly loved one has become less self-reliant, you may start to wonder if they need help. When your dad stops shaving or your mother continues
Payment Solutions for Mom’s Senior Caregiver
Organizing senior care at home for your mother can be an overwhelming process that is emotional and frought with a lot of big decisions. Once you have done
Elder Care After ObamaCare
In one of the most polarizing decisions in recent history, the Patient Protection and the Affordable Care Act, or ObamaCare, was passed by Congress in March of 2010. This legislation
2015: Changes in Senior HomeCare Payroll
Department of Labor Discusses Joint Employment, Changes in the Senior Caregiver Companionship Exemption and Announces Increased Enforcement
The Private Care Association, the voice of private duty home care, met in earlier
Senior Care: Can’t I Pay Mom’s Helper as an Independent Contractor?
I spoke to a prospective client today on the phone. She just hired a senior caregiver – a woman she calls “Mom’s helper” – to come in daily to assist
Every Caregiver Needs an Emergency Contacts Form
Are you a nanny caring for young children or a senior caregiver caring for a frail adult? Do you employ a nanny or senior caregiver? Does this caregiver know how