Our aging parents deal with physical and sometimes mental declines that challenge their ability to completely take care of themselves on their own. They don’t like the idea of moving out of their homes to a senior care facility. How will they safely age at home, in a safe and happy environment?
Topics: caregiver background screening
I took a call from a new employer today, who asked "Are there any tax breaks for household employers?"
Topics: household payroll tax beaks
The online nanny job listing services like Care.com can be an efficient way to match with families seeking care, and put you in charge of your job search. The online nanny job listing services, however, need to be approached with caution, and knowing the common scams and issues is important when you pursue that route.
Topics: nanny job search
Are you struggling with providing senior home care for yourself or for a loved one? Don’t get caught up in one of the many myths floating around regarding senior care. A senior caregiver allows family members to rest easy knowing their loved one is receiving the top quality of care in their own home. Full time or part time senior care provides other family caregivers some freedom to pursue outside activities and to simply take care of themselves.
Topics: senior home care
What is a summer nanny? Are you responsible for the nanny taxes with a summer-only nanny?
Topics: summer nanny, nanny tax, nanny taxes
Topics: nanny payroll, nanny tax
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 supportive living facility will result in abuse, neglect or medical malpractice. “Too often families don't have the information they need to protect their loved ones residing in assisted living facilities," said Jullie Gray, President of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers.
Topics: elder care, eldercare, assisted living, geriatric care manager, senior care, senior
However some more skilled household employees - estate managers, head housekeeper or house managers for example - may be considered exempt or hourly employees. This classification is largely depended on the actual work performed and not on the employee's title. This is where the change is coming!
Topics: overtime rules, nanny overtime
Your nanny is a childcare professional - and should be treated as one. That means as a nanny employer, you need to consider things like:
Topics: nanny salary, nanny wage
