In-House Staffing Blog
7 Steps to Protect Yourself as a Household Employer
As a family that has hired someone to work in their home – like a nanny, senior companion, or housekeeper – you are now considered a household employer and should understand and follow applicable labor laws just like any other business. Our friends at GTM share seven...
How to Calculate Your Nanny Taxes
Calculating nanny taxes is an important step when hiring an in-home caregiver for your children. It’ll help you understand your total budget for childcare beyond just the wages you’ll pay your nanny. Our friends at GTM provide more information below. ...
Can I Pay my Nanny Through my Business Payroll?
If you run a business and employ household help like a nanny, senior caregiver, or housekeeper, can you pay that employee through your company payroll? This is a common tax question that can affect your personal and company finances. The short answer is no – a...
How to Offer a Retirement Plan to a Household Employee
Retirement plans are a standard part of U.S. corporate employee benefit packages. While not legally mandated to offer nannies or other household employees a retirement plan, families with household help may consider doing so to attract top candidates to their jobs and...
Happy 100th Birthday to one of our founders, Sophie Collins!
Happy Birthday to one of our founders, Sophie Collins, who turns 100 years old today! In 1958, our original founder, Ann Collins, her son Tom, and daughter-in-law Sophie Collins opened Aunt Ann’s Agency on Franklin Street in San Francisco. Sophie still...
Dealing with the Heartache of Leaving Your Nanny Kids – Register for this weekend’s Level Up! Series by Nanny Care Hub
Don't miss out on this weekend's Level Up! Series by Nanny Care Hub. We are proud to be sponsoring this class on Sunday, March 10th at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET Nanny Care Hub presents: Dealing with the Heartache of Leaving Your Nanny Kids Being a nanny isn’t...
Enter to Win a FREE Registration to InterNational Nanny Training Day in San Francisco
NannyPalooza's Annual InterNational Nanny Training Day is Saturday, April 13 in San Francisco and we're doing a giveaway all thisweek on our social media! This conference is an excellent opportunity to connect with other nanny professionals, learn what's trending and...
Nanny Tax Threshold Increases for 2024
The Social Security Administration recently released next year’s Employment Coverage Threshold for household employees. The 2024 nanny tax threshold increases by $100 to $2,700. This is the fifth consecutive year that this threshold has increased. Our friends...
California Employment Updates for 2024
Aunt Ann's labor attorney, Lisa Weinberger filled us in on the most recent updates regarding employment law in California. Below you'll find updated information pertaining to minimum wage, mileage rates, and more. INCREASED MINIMUM WAGE, SALARY BASIS...
3 Reasons to Work with a Staffing Agency When Hiring a Nanny
As a busy parent, you may need an experienced nanny to provide on-going support and care as you raise your child. We know finding the perfect candidate for the job can be a challenge! Before finding a babysitter or nanny through word of mouth or a “help wanted”...