It’s not always easy to watch someone else help raise your child. Whether the other caregiver is a spouse, a village of mom friends or a nanny, the mother might feel the urge to step in and demonstrate how it’s done. Many nannies get frustrated by helicopter parents who don’t empower them to fully step into their roles. For stay-at-home mothers or SAHMs, having a nanny take over the parenting role can be stressful, especially if the kids are aware that their mom is physically present. Don’t Compare If you’re a mom, comparing your mothering skills to those of the…
7 Reasons Why Your Nanny Search Is Going Nowhere
You have decided to hire a nanny to watch your children. Many of your friends have regular babysitters and nannies. You know that your town is full of qualified candidates. You didn’t think that it would be so hard to find the perfect caregiver. Now, you’re in a time crunch, and you’re getting stressed out. You might need to dig deeper into the reasons why your search isn’t resulting in an ideal match. 1. Your job description is unrealistic. Many nannies are over the moon to take care of your children. They’re more than willing to do whatever it…
Screening an Employee’s Temperature Upon Return to Work
The coronavirus pandemic has upended household employment and has many families wondering, “When will it be safe to bring employees back into my home?” Government guidance can shift rapidly, sometimes within the same week. Shelter-in-place orders are gradually being lifted but restrictions may be still in place. Household employees in Massachusetts, for example, were allowed to go back to work this week. With all this uncertainty, many families may be wondering how they can protect their employees once they’re allowed to return to work in their homes. Even if the government gives the OK to return, that doesn’t ensure the coronavirus…
Download a Paid Sick Leave Request Form to Comply with FFCRA Documentation Requirement
Employees who wish to take paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act must provide documentation. Here’s a request form download to comply with this requirement. When the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) for employers, it stated: Employers intending to claim a tax credit for payment of sick leave or FMLA leave pursuant to the FFCRA must have specific documentation from employees supporting their eligibility for such benefits. To help employees provide this documentation and for employers to comply with this requirement, GTM Payroll Services offers this Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act – Leave…
DOL Issues Guidance on Employer Responsibilities under Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The U.S. DOL issued guidance that clarifies questions surrounding household employer and employee rights and responsibilities under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued guidance that clarifies many of the questions surrounding employers’ and employees’ responsibilities and rights under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA, which went into effect on April 1, 2020, and applies to household employers, has two major components. Paid Sick LeaveTwo weeks of paid sick leave for certain coronavirus-related reasons Expansion of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)The expansion of the Family and Medical Leave Act…