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• Las niñeras: Por que es mejor ser pagada legalmente

  En el “Mundo de la niñera”, la tentativa de aceptar un trabajo donde te paguen CASH (sin figurar en planilla o sin reportar impuestos) es algo que toda niñera tiene que enfrentar. Después de todo… ¿a quien le GUSTA pagar impuestos? Sin embargo las niñeras profesionales saben que el ser pagadas legalmente es a la… Read more »

• My wife requires help that I cannot physically provide. Can I hire my daughter as a caregiver?

  Considering hiring a family member as a caregiver for in-home care– whether for a baby or an aging senior? Families often engage a family member to provide elder care services and wish to fairly compensate them for their work. For more information on the rules governing hiring a family member as a caregiver, consult IRS… Read more »

• G-5 Visa Domestic Servants and Medical Insurance

  The US Department of State requires that ALL G-5 and A-3 domestics be covered by a medical insurance policy with minimum essential coverage while residing in the U.S.  Who pays for the G-5 visa domestic servants medical insurance policy must be stipulated in the employment contract. Sponsors are encouraged to reimburse all or part of this... Read more »

• ¡Esto suena costoso! ¡No me gusta pagar impuestos!

  Tenemos buenas noticias para usted – Cuando su patrón paga los impuestos de la niñera – se llaman “Nanny taxes” – podría calificar para ayudarlo a ¡ahorrar impuestos! Los créditos del impuesto sobre la renta ganada están disponibles para muchas niñeras. (Revisar la página anterior) También existen las rebajas de impuestos periódicas, pero estos son… Read more »

• Agency Resource: FAQs related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

  Agency FAQs related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Q: How does FFCRA sick and family medical leave work for temp and backup care workers? A: All employees (full time, part time, and seasonal) are eligible for paid leave under FFCRA for leave taken between April 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020.  Paid… Read more »

• Background Screening for Senior Home Care

  Our aging parents deal with physical and sometimes mental declines that challenge their ability to completely take care of themselves on their own.  They don’t like the idea of moving out of their homes to a senior care facility.  How will they safely age at home, in a safe and happy environment? Today an estimated… Read more »

• What payroll taxes does my nanny (housekeeper, maid) pay?

  Nanny payroll taxes, what are they?  First it is important to understand the so called “nanny taxes” apply to ALL household employees, not just nannies. Your household employee (nanny, housekeeper, senior caregiver, etc.) contributes to or pays: Social Security & Medicare Taxes (via payroll deduction) Employee Disability/Unemployment Taxes where required. Federal/State Income Taxes The employer... Read more »

• Workers Compensation Insurance and G-5 Visa Domestic Workers

  Workers’ Compensation is protection mandated under state law for a worker and his or her dependents against injury and death occurring in the course of employment. It is not health insurance, and it is not intended to compensate for a disability other than disability caused by injury arising out of employment. Employer requirements to maintain… Read more »

• Do I need a release from the individual to get a nanny background screening report?

  Is a release necessary for a background screening report? YES! The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires that a potential employer obtain a signed release from a candidate prior to ordering the background screening report. You must agree that you understand and are adhering to this law when you submit your order. We advise that you... Read more »

• Rules Unique to the G-4 Code of Conduct (World Bank/IMF)

  World Bank/IMF All World Bank/IMF staff members holding a G-4 visa and requesting the privilege to obtain a U.S. visa for a foreign domestic worker (maid or nanny) must agree to the sponsoring organization’s Code of Conduct Rules as part of the visa application process. These unique rules for the G-5/G-4 visa employment arrangement are… Read more »