HR Resources for Nannies

"Domestic workers across the United States are doing critical work to ensure that our economy functions and our families and communities thrive. Families employing domestic workers may have little experience as employers and may not understand their legal responsibilities, their employees' rights, and best practices for maintaining a high-quality, healthy and safe employment environment."

For nannies, working in a private home can bring challenges never expected. And these challenges are rarely about childcare.

The business side of working as a nanny encompasses wage, tax, and payroll compliance, written work agreements, the management of benefits like paid time off, and communication around topics that are typically reserved for human resources department.

 When working as a nanny, the HR department is often you. If you don’t know your duties and responsibilities of being a household employee- and that of your employers- you can quickly find yourself in situations you do not know how to navigate.

Fortunately, there are resources available.

 The Department of Labor has provided updated resources for domestic workers on their website.

 The Department of Labor has provided:

·         FLSA Coverage Information

·         Sample Work Agreements

·         Data Fact Sheet

·         Wage Enforcement Issues

  and more.

 Other resources for domestic workers include Domestic Workers United and the National Domestic Worker Alliance.

For nannies, the International Nanny Association and the US Nanny Association are non-profit organizations that serve the in-home childcare industry specifically.

GTM Payroll & HR and HomeWork Solutions provide tax and payroll services specifically for nanny employers.

For nannies seeking employment, choosing an APNA member agency ensures you are working with an agency that operates under best industry practices and standards.

The Fair and Legal Pay movement calls for the recognition of all housework workers as employees in their chosen profession.

Of course Nanny Magazine is always here with the latest updates, industry trends, and tips and tricks for being the best nanny you can be.