Paid ‘Under the Table’ – Can I Still Receive Social Security?
If you’ve worked as a household employee and received your pay ‘under the table,’ you might wonder about your eligibility for Social Security benefits when you retire. The answer is
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How to Talk to Your Aging Parents about Hiring a Caregiver
Talking to your aging parents, a caregiver, can be a difficult and sometimes awkward conversation. Many elderly adults feel they are losing their independence or sense of freedom when told
Factors to Consider When Hiring a Household Employee
Life is busy, and sometimes hiring household employees to help around the house is a necessity. If you are considering hiring a nanny, house cleaners, senior caregiver, personal chef, or
Reference Checks & Background Screening: Should You Do Both?
If you plan on hiring an employee to work in your home, it’s essential to know who you’re hiring. Background and reference checks can give you confidence that their criminal
Should I Outsource My Household Employee’s Payroll?
At HomeWork Solutions, we understand household payroll and tax preparation can be complicated. With tax laws changing regularly, it can be challenging to stay up to date on everything. Outsourcing will
Did You Know the ‘Nanny Tax’ Isn’t Just for Nannies?
Have you heard of the “Nanny Tax?” Not sure it applies to your household employment situation? Even if you don’t have a nanny working in your home, the Nanny Tax
In-Home Care or Assisted Living: Which One is Right for Your Loved One?
Seeing your parents age is never an easy process. Mobility and independence may start to decrease and decisions on who will help take care of them will need to be
Mom Needs Assistance at Home: How Hiring a Senior Caregiver Can Help
Mom is struggling to remember to take her medications on time. She is having difficulty cooking and you are noticing a decline in hygiene. Maybe she is a bit wobbly
Benefits of Hiring an Adult Caregiver
As your loved one starts to age, it is important to determine what type of care for them is best. Nursing homes or assisted living centers are not meant for
Senior Home-Care Worker Payroll in Transition
Agency Senior Home-Care Workers About to Become More Expensive
The Obama Department of Labor has been working for the last four years to include senior home-care workers employed by