Why families need workers’ compensation insurance when they hire a caregiver
Most states require you to have a workers comp policy when you hire a nanny or senior caregiver. Find out...
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2024 nanny pay rates: How much should I pay my nanny?
There are many factors that go into figuring out how much to pay your nanny. Learn the asking rate in...
Last-minute household employment tax tips for families
If you just realized you haven't been taking care of household employment taxes correctly, here's what to know about the...
What household employers need to know about estimated tax payments
Learn why household employers should made estimated tax payments four times per year to the IRS if they hire a...
Separation notices for families terminating their household employee
If your state requires you to give your nanny or senior caregiver a termination notice at the end of employment,...
How families can help their nanny or senior caregiver with a retirement account
Learn how families with a nanny or senior caregiver can contribute to their retirement account through payroll.
Why most household employees should be paid hourly instead of a fixed salary
Household employees are almost always considered non-exempt workers and must be paid hourly instead of salary. Learn more about why...
How to professionally terminate a nanny or senior caregiver
Letting go of a caregiver is never fun. Believe it or not, there are several items families need to cover...
The problem with paying a household employee on business payroll
The nanny tax experts at HomePay explain why household employees cannot be paid through a company's payroll department.
How disability benefits work for nannies and in-home caregivers
The experts at Care.com HomePay explain how disability benefits work for caregivers who are sick or injured away from work.