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 consider to ensure a smooth transition and to maintain a positive relationship through the change:
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caregiver payroll,
household employee,
household employer,
hiring a nanny,
nanny employment practices,
nanny taxes,
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nanny return of family property,
household payroll,
nanny employment termination,
nanny separation,
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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 Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides the framework to determine weekly overtime requirements for household workers. Some states also have laws requiring daily overtime. It is important to understand all applicable rules to determine when overtime pay is due.
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eldercare,
caregiver payroll,
nanny agency,
senior care,
nanny employment practices,
nanny,
nanny tax,
nanny overtime,
household payroll,
Senior Caregiver Payroll,
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CPA
After hiring a nanny or senior caregiver, families often turn to Certified Public Accountants or other tax preparers with questions about what to do next. “How do I handle payroll,” and “Do I have to pay taxes,” are common questions.
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caregiver payroll,
accountants,
nanny payroll
Do you hire, manage and issue payroll to a beneficiary’s caregiver(s) in your capacity as a trustee? If so it is important to understand the legal and tax obligations this type of employment creates for both the trust and you personally.
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Special Needs Trust,
caregiver payroll,
worker misclassification,
household payroll,
workers compensation household employees
Monday, September 1 is Labor Day in the U.S. - a Federal holiday that many nannies and caregivers receive as a paid holiday. Families often struggle with how to calculate the employee's paycheck, especially overtime pay, when a paid holiday is in the pay period.
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senior caregivers,
caregiver payroll,
nanny payroll,
holiday,
senior home-care workers