As of July 1st 2024, New Jersey law requires written contracts between employers and domestic workers. Hand in Hand has created this sample contract as a fillable PDF file to
Department of Labor Home Attendant Work Agreement
Are you planning to hire a home attendant in your home? Do you already employ a home attendant and want to improve your employment arrangements? If so, this guide will
Thank You 2023 Donors and Members!
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2023 Guide to End of Year Raises and a Holiday Bonus for Nannies, House Cleaners and Home Attendants
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It’s that time of the year again when many of us are thinking about giving and showing appreciation. For those of us who employ workers in our homes, this also
Guide to End of Year Bonuses
At the end of the year many of us think about giving and showing appreciation. For those of us who employ workers in our homes, this also means showing care
Simple Guide for Creating and Using an Ad to Recruit a Personal Care Attendant/Home Caregiver
Download a template ad here that you can edit to make your own ad. Simple Guide for Creating and Using an Ad to Recruit a Personal Care Attendant/Home Caregiver Finding
California Homecare Work Agreement
Are you planning to hire a home attendant or caregiver in your home? Do you already employ a home attendant and want to improve your employment arrangements? If so, this
A Simple How-To Guide: Annual Evaluations for Employers of Caregivers/Attendants
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Managing caregivers or personal attendants doesn’t have to be difficult! When we intentionally set up systems of communication, we create opportunities for healthy, professional boundaries. For example, there might be
San Francisco Paid Sick Leave Requirements for Domestic Employers
All San Francisco and California employees, regardless of their immigration status, including domestic workers, have the right to paid sick leave. Domestic workers include nannies or regular babysitters, house cleaners
California Domestic Worker Overtime Rules
This download outlines overtime rules that apply to domestic workers in California who work in private homes. The overtime a domestic worker is entitled to depends on the type of