Efforts at the state level to write and pass legislation to increase the legal rights and protections of domestic service workers - nannies, elder caregivers, housekeepers and others - have increased dramatically in recent months.
Efforts at the state level to write and pass legislation to increase the legal rights and protections of domestic service workers - nannies, elder caregivers, housekeepers and others - have increased dramatically in recent months.
Topics: domestic workers bill of rights
HomeWork Solutions is a leading national nanny/household employee payroll and tax company. We work with thousands of families, and hear and respond to the same questions/concerns over and over again. We want to take the opportunity to share this information with you through this easy to follow Q. and A.
Topics: babysitter nanny tax, worker misclassification independent contractor, domestic employer legal responsibilities, nanny non-exempt employee, nanny independent contractor, nanny tax compliance, nanny job description
Topics: elder care, senior caregivers, housekeeper, maid, nanny payroll, nanny tax
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Topics: household employee background check, caregiver background screening, nanny background screening
Whether it be the vacation rental at the beach, a resort vacation, a trip or a cruise, many families find vacation more restful and enjoyable when they agree to taking a nanny on vacation with them to help.
Topics: nanny vacation
Aging adults increasingly want to remain independent and age in their own home. Grandma or grandpa are really happy living at home and don't want to move out. Their family and loved ones worry, however, because they are not able to completely take care of themselves on their own. It is time to objectively assess the senior's abilities and limitations, and to develop a future care plan that helps them to safely age in place.
Topics: elder care, senior caregivers, companionship services
Currently, New York is the only state with a Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights. However, legislative activity is occurring at the state level that could impact HomeWork Solutions’ clients in other jurisdictions as well.
Topics: domestic workers bill of rights
We know, you just finished your annual tax filings and you would really prefer to tune out! This, however, is good news we want to remind you about.
Topics: nanny health insurance
Many families that hire a senior or elder caregiver to care for a loved one want to document the arrangement so that all parties - the senior caregiver, the supervising family member, other family members and the senior receiving the care - all understand the terms and scope of the employment agreement. This is a best practice at all times! You will want this document to restate the terms of employment, including hours and wages, and to memoralize the items you originally agreed upon with the caregiver. So what do you need to include in this senior caregiver work agreement?
Topics: elder care, senior caregivers, companionship services
Experts agree, writing a nanny contract or nanny work agreement is a best practice in nanny employment. Why?
Topics: nanny work agreement, nanny contract