2016 isn’t here quite yet, but it feels like it’s already arrived as families begin the planning stages of getting a nanny into their home after the New Year. While there aren’t a ton of changes to payroll or taxes to worry about next year, there are two big ones your families will need to...Read More

Many agencies start out solely with nanny placements; nannies are in high demand and business is strong, but this limited option can be hindering your growth. Adding additional services costs little to implement, and the return is huge. To begin this process, ask yourself these questions: What other services would I want to offer? Optional...Read More

We often hear many questions about the rules of being a household employee, but sometimes we hear some not-so-frequently asked questions for nannies, such as the ones below, that bring important issues to light. Q: I am a nanny and my employer is paying my Social Security and Medicare but has asked me if I...Read More

  Minimum Wage and Overtime Pay for Live in Home Care Workers The US Supreme Court denied the request for a stay of the mandatory overtime ruling upheld by the D.C. Court of Appeals.  A “stay” is a suspension. What does this mean in laymen’s terms? It means that all in-home workers will be entitled...Read More

Immigration Reform, What does it mean to our industry? Immigration law has always been a complicated and divisive topic in this country.  On average, about 1.8 million people immigrate to the USA each year. These foreign nationals enter the country looking for better opportunities for themselves and their families. While many enter via legal channels,...Read More

Most employers today – including household employers – use social media as a form of background checking and screening of job applicants and current employees. Nannies and other domestic workers who post things on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media sites may be exposing certain aspects of their personal lives to potential and current...Read More

Reference checking is among the most important things we do for our clients to insure we are referring an excellent candidate.  In fact, it is one of the most highly sophisticated and complex parts of our job.   In a perfect world, a candidate comes to you with between one and four long term professional references, backed...Read More

Even though I’ve known many of you for years, most people don’t know that I was a business broker prior to buying Buckingham Nannies in 1994. For over 10 years I worked as a broker selling hundreds of small businesses. It’s a roller coaster of a profession. I found Buckingham Nannies and purchased it while...Read More

Protecting your Nanny Agency’s Website’s Content with the Copyright Law Please note: The information presented below is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice.  Nanny agencies put a lot of time and effort into generating new and interesting content to keep their websites fresh, informative, and relevant to their clients’ needs. Web content...Read More

Finding the right nanny for your family isn’t easy. Breaking up with your nanny is as difficult, emotional, and anxiety-producing.  I’ve listened to many families and nannies over the years describe the dissolution of their relationships. I keep a big box of Kleenex on my desk and sometimes I want to reach for a tissue...Read More