APNA is celebrating our 30th Anniversary! Throughout the year we will be introducing you to our amazing members. Get to know Guy Maddalone, GTM Payroll Services   What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned as a business owner or a tip you’d share with a new agency owner? Establish your values, set up some rules, go...Read More

As we enter 2023, APNA will be celebrating our 30th Anniversary! Throughout the year we will be introducing you to our amazing members. Get to know Michelle LaRowe with Morningside Nannies. Along with Ken Meyers, Morningside Nannies was purchased 10 years ago. What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned as an agency owner? Not every...Read More

You know that paying household employees “on the books” is always the right and smart thing to do. The benefits for families far outweigh any perceived financial savings from avoiding taxes and other obligations. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought all of this into crystal-clear focus, and the following examples will help you discuss with...Read More

GTM Payroll Services recently surveyed nanny agencies from across the country to get their feedback on a number of topics. Ninety-three percent of agencies responded that they provide information about payroll and tax services to their families, whether it’s recommending a payroll service or just informing their families about paying their employee legally. There are...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

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

Why Household Employers Should Have a Policy Workers’ compensation is an insurance coverage that more and more employers are finding they need to acquire, either because their state requires they provide it for their nanny, or because of the risks associated with not having a workers’ comp policy in place should their nanny get injured...Read More

Traveling With Your Nanny: How to Compensate Your Nanny on a Family Vacation Traveling with small children can be a challenge for any parent, whether it’s trying to keep the kids from getting restless and bored during a long car ride, struggling to maintain control and safety in busy airports, or being able to enjoy some...Read More