Our friends at GTM have posted this update to a hot topic in Household Employment payroll. Check it out. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently released a final rule, effective March 11, 2024, revising the agency’s guidance on how to analyze who is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act…
As a lifelong service industry employee, I know there’s nothing more refreshing than “cutting loose” after a long stretch of work over a holiday. (The evening of New Year’s Day 2000 in Sydney, Australia comes to mind, but that’s a story for another day…) Since we are more often than not charged with serving others…
If you’re responsible for managing the operations of a home or a multi-property estate, you know that every property comes with its own chaos. But you shouldn’t have to be putting out fires every day. If you organize the right information, you can minimize surprises, get ahead of challenges, and bring order to an environment…
This is a great ruling in favor of protecting household workers. The more we all push to hire and employ people properly, the further the standards will reach in communities, societies, and globally. THE UK Supreme Court has ruled that no diplomatic immunity should be given in modern slavery cases, according to a report. Diplomats are…
You have the power to improve the Private Service Industry! EstateJobs, in partnership with Botoff Consulting and Morgan Stanley, is asking for your participation in a short survey about compensation. Literally, your 15 minutes can help change the future of pay and benefits in Household Employment. Here’s the request: We invite you to participate in Botoff Consulting’s…
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This Zoom-based course will give the Private Service Professional the fundamentals for establishing protocols in a HNW residence that protects your Principal’s luxury lifestyle. You will receive the skillset and resources to organize your service environment, write a household manual & become a better Private Service Professional. Designed with an understanding of the ever-changing nature…
The US Treasury Department is cracking down. Sadly, I thought this might happen. Lots of LLC employers in the private service world… Make sure your employers know the law for payroll issues, especially under the current circumstances. Call us for a referral if you need legal and/or payroll guidance. A senior Treasury official told Page…
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act has implications for families and the employees who work in their homes. Here’s what you need to know, from our partners at GTM. President Trump recently signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act into law. Federal regulatory agencies, including the Department of Labor (DOL) and Health and Human Services…
This article is a great recap of staffing issues going into 2020. Please click through to read the full text on our payroll partner’s site at gtm.com. Household Employment Industry Employee Rights and Protections It’s hard to believe that at the start of 2010, there were no state laws that specifically addressed rights and protections…