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title: Nanny Employment Rights in the Workplace
description: Federal labor law and tax law offer the nanny and domestic workers basic workplace protections. Overtime and minimum wage included.
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# 10 Tips: Employment Rights of a Nanny

![nannies workplace rights](https://info.homeworksolutions.com/hs-fs/file-14519476-jpg/images/2nannies_sm.jpg)**There is so much misinformation** - this powerful tip sheet explains workplace protections that cover nannies, maids and housekeepers, and educates both employers and employees. Understanding the worker's rights avoids conflict and misunderstanding in the workplace.

***Although a nanny works in a private home, there are a combination of Federal and State workplace protections in place that provide the household employee with some basic rights.***

Areas covered include:

- Hourly pay.
- Minimum wage.
- Overtime.
- Time cards and other records.
- and more...

Fill out the quick form at the right and we will email this to you immediately. 

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