Understanding the legal and tax issues that come with being a nanny employer can feel like making your way through a maze of scattered and often confusing information. This article offers a quick yet comprehensive guide through what employers are legally required to do, what they legally cannot do, and what are the top best…
How to Ask for a Reference Letter When You Quit Your Job
Reference letters are a key element in a successful nanny job search. Even if your employer loves you and is willing to say so in a phone interview, there’s no replacing the impact of a great letter in a great search portfolio. But getting the letter is often a bit more work than you might…
Asking Your Nanny to Use Paid Sick Time and Vacation Time for COVID
The nanny boards are buzzing with questions around COVID and the many ways it impacts the employment relationship. The question around how and if a nanny is paid if they need to stay home sick or quarantine because of COVID is one of the hottest topics. Most families are agreeing to the policy that “If…