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…
Expanded Unemployment Benefits Available to Nannies and Other Household Employees
In a major expansion of unemployment insurance benefits, the CARES Act has extended unemployment insurance coverage to eligible individuals for weeks of full unemployment, partial unemployment, or the inability to work, between January 27, 2020 and December 30, 2020. Nannies and other household employees who are eligible and being paid legally can apply for benefits. Unemployment benefits are available to household employees who: Have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or are experiencing symptoms and seeking a diagnosis; Have a family member with COVID-19; or As a result of COVID-19: have a child who is unable to attend school; are unable to reach work because of…
How to compensate your nanny when you’re cutting her hours
It’s never easy when you need to cut your nanny’s hours, especially if you want to keep your nanny. When having the conversation with your nanny, make sure that she knows the reason behind the change, make sure that she knows that the change is not because of her performance. Remember how stressful it is to lose money or financial stability, but there are a few things that you can do to make this change in your nanny’s financial circumstances easier. Help her with finding a new family for full time or share care: The first thing that you can…
Nannies: 6 Dos and Don’ts for a Successful Nanny-Family Relationship
You’ve been hired as a nanny by a wonderful family. The children run to you when you arrive and cry when you leave. The parents trust you and praise your skill and wisdom. This is the nanny job of your dreams. A few mishaps can turn your idyllic world into a nightmare. However. If you want to build the best possible relationship with your nanny family, there are several things that you should always do and a few things that you should avoid like the plague. Do Respect Privacy I can not emphasize this enough. Please respect the private lives…