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FLSA Lawsuits Headed For Record High in 2015

FLSA Lawsuits Big Impact for Nannies A recent review of federal court filings as of August, 2015, demonstrates a substantial increase in the number of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) civil filings compared to the same period last year. If the rate continues, it would be the largest number of FLSA civil cases since the fiscal crisis of 2008. Generally speaking, the FLSA requires employers of hourly wage earners, such as nannies, to pay overtime pay to those employees who work more than 40 hours in a week. Household employers who pay “under the table”, incorrectly classify their nannies [...]

FLSA Lawsuits Headed For Record High in 20152023-08-25T12:34:19+00:00

Be Sure to File Your Employment Tax Returns, Or Else

Be Sure Uncle Sam Gets His Cut Most times, household employers run afoul of the law by paying their household help “under the table” and not withholding the proper employment taxes. But by paying your nanny legally, and withholding taxes from her pay, creates a trusting relationship between you and the government with regard to those withheld taxes. If you withhold employment taxes and then fail to pay those taxes over to the government, you likewise face substantial liability as a “responsible person” under federal (and most states) tax laws. In US v. Hastings (W.D. Mo. 2015), a bookkeeper [...]

Be Sure to File Your Employment Tax Returns, Or Else2023-08-25T12:34:47+00:00

Daycare vs Nanny

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Daycare or Nanny Growing up I always wanted to be a stay at home mom. As I got older reality set in and I realized that might not be an option for me. Plan B was derived: if I had to work and so did my husband we would want a loving nanny to care for our child and help around the house with light chores. Daycare was last on our list - simply because we had no experience with daycare in our families. Sure enough in 2012 our little boy arrived and [...]

Daycare vs Nanny2023-08-25T12:35:01+00:00

4 Tips to Beat Summertime Boredom

Summertime Blah's “I’m bored!” a quote by kids that we, as parents and yes even nannies, will hear once or twice this summer. How do you fix boredom for kids? Offer options. Not just your options but let them jump in on the action too and make it fun. Knowing my kid is a typical boy and go, go, go from morning til night… I like to not only offer activity options but also a little structure to the day. It helps keep me sane and him busy within reason. Here are a few ideas: Plan a BIG Activity [...]

4 Tips to Beat Summertime Boredom2023-08-25T12:35:08+00:00

Is Nanny Camp for Real?

Summertime means Nanny Camp It’s the summer… you may or may not be taking a vacation. For some you many choose to bring your nanny others may choose to give time off. What if there was a Nanny Camp? Ok well maybe not a real camp, but a chance for you to invest in your employee and take full advantage this time when you kids are with you! Think about it… many successful businesses live by the motto - invest in your employees to invest in your company. It works the same way with your household employees. Take care [...]

Is Nanny Camp for Real?2023-08-25T12:53:28+00:00

NannyPay @ New Release

NannyPay2 Available ESC has issued an important new release of NannyPay2 (v. 2.1.335). We have updated the FileMaker framework to the latest version and the software no longer depends upon java for file operations. This will make for smoother updates in the future. We've also added the ability to assign multiple pay rates to employees so if you have a Nanny that works both days and evenings, you can now customize different hourly rates. In addition we have addresses bug fixes and interface improvements. Update your Software To update your software, run NannyPay2 and click on "Check For Updates" [...]

NannyPay @ New Release2023-08-25T12:53:13+00:00

Just In Case – Preparing for an Emergency

Hoping for the Best but always Prepared for an Emergency As a Mom and a former nanny - my biggest fear is what if there is an emergency! I fully understand you cannot keep kids in a bubble or protect them from everything... but I do know you can be prepared. Today's Technology Prepares Nanny's for an Emergency Thanks to technology (when I was a nanny it was a laminated paper) and use of smartphones - help can be just a click away. I am able to keep all relevant medical information and contacts in an online secure document [...]

Just In Case – Preparing for an Emergency2023-08-25T12:53:37+00:00

Household Employer’s Checklist Video

Household Employer's Checklist Looking for a reason to join us in using NannyPay? Check out our latest video and Household Employer Checklist to see how simple the steps are to use NannyPay.

Household Employer’s Checklist Video2023-08-25T12:53:53+00:00

Picky, Picky Eaters with No Options

Healthy Snack Options for your Picky Little Eaters After school can be a drag for kids especially elementary school age. They get off the bus or get picked up and the first thing they want to do is grab a snack if they are not already playing.  Of course they are hungry they just had a full afternoon of learning and it’s time to eat. For many parents and nannies the goal is to get the kids to eat healthy, not just chips and soda. The challenge is convincing them to eat healthy especially when the individual bag of [...]

Picky, Picky Eaters with No Options2023-08-25T12:54:21+00:00

A Time Warp or A Time Suck?

Modernizing your Nanny Time-card Technology Keeping it all straight is never easy in life or paying your employees. Especially when you have to log and track the daily and weekly hours of your nanny or household employees. When it comes time to cut a check you have to turn to the ‘timecard:’ what days did they work? and how long? Even if you pay your household employees every week or other week - keeping track of the hours put in can be a hassle. If your household employee is on salary there is no math needed, but sometimes it [...]

A Time Warp or A Time Suck?2023-08-25T12:54:28+00:00

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