Should I tip the person who cleans my house? How much should I tip? In some fields a tip may be a gesture of gratitude but for many workers, a tip is a way to supplement low wages from an employer. The question of whether to tip for house cleaner employers, then, is how
Helia Daigeau (she/her), California Disability and Elder Justice Organizer
Prior to joining Hand in Hand Helia worked as a Systems Change Advocate focused on disability rights at Dale McIntosh Center, the Independent Living Center in Orange County CA. As a Black, queer and disabled woman, Helia has always been called to fight for the rights and full inclusion of all with the understanding that
Everything you need to know about hiring a house cleaner
Have you ever hired someone to clean your home? Are you considering it for the first time? Maybe you tried a service like Handy and now are ready to make a commitment to hiring a cleaner long-term. Considering hiring a house cleaner? House cleaning is serious work Cleaning is hard work that takes time– and
California Domestic Worker Employment Timesheet
Employers of domestic workers may use this timesheet template. Domestic workers work in private homes and are hired either directly by a family or through an agency. Domestic workers are nannies, childcare providers in private homes, homecare workers or attendants to people with disabilities or older adults, housecleaners, cooks and gardeners. Under state law, someone
National Nanny Share Tips
Tips for a Putting Together a Successful Nanny Share You’re a good fit for a nanny share if: You have a limited budget for childcare but want to pay a fair wage. You want your child to benefit from socializing daily with another child. You’re willing to be flexible and compromise on some of the
California House Cleaner Work Agreement
DEVELOPING A WORK AGREEMENT WITH A HOUSE CLEANER Are you planning to hire someone to provide house cleaning services in your home? Do you already employ someone to provide house cleaning services and want to improve your employment arrangement? If so, this guide will help you: focus your initial discussions with the person you’re hiring
California Nanny Work Agreement
A GUIDE TO DEVELOPING A WORK AGREEMENT WITH A CHILDCARE PROVIDER Are you planning to hire someone to provide childcare services in your home? Do you already employ someone to provide childcare services and want to improve your employment arrangements? If so, this guide will help you: focus your initial discussions with the person you’re hiring
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 guide will help you: focus your initial discussions with the person you’re hiring; organize conversations with the attendant(s) working for you now; strengthen clear and
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 and home attendants
Frequently Asked Questions for California Domestic Employers with Live-in or 24-Hour Shift Employees
Please refer to Hand in Hand’s California Domestic Worker Employer Legal Responsibilities handout for definitions of domestic workers and other legal requirements.
