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…
A message on COVID-19 from GTM’s CEO Guy Maddalone. Please check out this brief video from our Household Payroll partners at GTM. We fully implemented our business continuity plan several weeks ago, with 96% of our staff working remotely through secure connections. For those that need to be on site, they are practicing social distancing…
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…
This is a very funny but also important article highlighting the confusing rules of private employment. If you ever have legal questions hiring for a family, please call Bob King the cited attorney in the article. He is the best resource for all things legal in household staffing for California. “There are some things in…
Make sure you confirm employees before they start work in your household. It is worth the few extra dollars to employ properly, especially if you are in a high profile role. Billionaire private equity executive Wilbur Ross told the Senate Commerce Committee that when he hired the worker in 2009, the person provided what looked…
As we head toward the end of the year it is always good to re-check the laws and policies for employing household staff. One of the leading experts in the field offers this quick guide to help assess your compliance. Enjoy… Even an experienced accountant may overlook some of the nuances to tax and labor…
Here are some excellent updates to household employment law sent to us from LivHOME in Santa Barbara, CA. It is essential for your career and for the protection of employers and employees that you understand all the applicable rules governing in-home employment. Enjoy. Dear Partners, In an effort to keep you abreast of the recent…
If this is an issue in the household where you work, you had better get some good professional advice. We recommend GTM.com and HomePay at care.com. Tax time can be particularly taxing for families who pay an in-home caregiver or housekeeper.If the worker is considered an employee — rather than an independent contractor — you,…
This is the danger of not understanding the proper way to pay household staff. Don’t take chances. Consult with an expert who will guarantee you are protected. We recommend gtm.com and myhomepay.com. A Houston management company filed a malpractice suit on Feb. 11 against Littler Mendelson and Houston partner Kerry Notestine, alleging that Notestine gave…