Hand in Hand has developed this library of resources to help you create a positive and mutually beneficial working relationship with the workers you employ in your home. Our guides will help you adhere to best practices and meet your legal obligations as a domestic employer.

Whether you are thinking about hiring a nanny, housecleaner or home attendant, or if you already employ someone in your home, this page will help you establish working relationships that are long-lasting and mutually beneficial.   

Click on the links below to access resources on:

Hiring and Employing a Nanny

Paid Time off for Nannies

Paid Time off for Nannies

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Meal and rest breaks for nannies

Meal and rest breaks for nannies

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Nanny Share 101

What is Nanny Share?

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Nanny Share Tips

Nanny Share Tips

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National Nanny Contract

National Nanny Contract

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Seattle Nanny Contract

Seattle Nanny Contract

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National Nanny Share Contract

National Nanny Share Contract

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Seattle Nanny Share Contract

Seattle Nanny Share Contract

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New York Nanny Contract

New York Nanny Contract

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California Nanny Contract

California Nanny Contract

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Hiring and Employing a House Cleaner

Hiring a House Cleaner

Hiring a House Cleaner

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Non-Toxic Cleaning & Safety

Non-Toxic Cleaning & Safety

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National House Cleaning Contract

National House Cleaning Contract

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Seattle House Cleaning Contract

Seattle House Cleaning Contract

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California House Cleaning Contract

California House Cleaning Contract

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Disaster Preparedness

Disaster Preparedness

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Tipping Guide

Tipping Guide

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How Much Should You Pay a House Cleaner

How Much Should You Pay a House Cleaner?

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Hiring and Employing a Home Attendant, Caregiver or Personal Assistant

Hiring and Managing a Caregiver

Hiring and Managing a Caregiver

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A Guide to Developing Care Task Lists

A Guide to Developing Care Task Lists

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Finding a Personal Care Attendant/ Caregiver

Finding a Personal Care Attendant/ Caregiver

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Ableism and Ageism Factsheet

Ableism and Ageism Factsheet

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National Home Attendant Contract

National Home Attendant Contract

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Seattle Home Attendant Contract

Seattle Home Attendant Contract

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California Home Attendant Contract

California Home Attendant Contract

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Hiring

Am I a Domestic Employer?

Am I a Domestic Employer?

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Human Resources 101

Human Resources 101

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Find a Worker

Find a Worker

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How Should I Determine Wages

How Should I Determine Wages?

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Interviews

What Should I ask in an Interview?

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Contracts

Contracts

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Doing the Right Thing at Home

How Can I Do the Right Thing in My Home?

How Can I Do the Right Thing in my Home?

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Best Practices for Overtime

What are the best practices for overtime?

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Changing the Job Description

Changing the Job Description

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Good Communication Skills

Good Communication Skills

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Healthcare and Benefits for Workers

Healthcare and Benefits for Workers

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Healthy, Safe, Comfortable

Healthy, Safe, Comfortable

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Regular Evaluation

Should I Do Regular Evaluations?

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Guide to End of Year Bonuses

Guide to End of Year Bonuses

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Common Challenges

Handling Last-minute Cancellations

Handling Last-Minute Cancellations

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Handling Lateness

Handling Lateness

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Difficult Conversations

Difficult Conversation

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California Domestic Worker Employer Legal Responsibilities

California Domestic Worker Employer Legal Responsibilities

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California Domestic Worker Overtime Rules

California Domestic Worker Overtime Rules

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San Francisco Paid Sick Leave Requirements

San Francisco Paid Sick Leave Requirements

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California Employers with 24 hr/ Live-in Shift Employees

California Employers with 24 hr/ Live-in Shift Employees

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Understanding the Seattle Domestic Workers Ordinance

Understanding the Seattle Domestic Workers Ordinance

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New York City Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law

New York City Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law

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Employer’s Legal Responsibilities in New York State

Employer’s Legal Responsibilities in New York State

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COVID-19

COVID-19: Having Tough Conversations

COVID-19: Having Tough Conversations

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Vaccine Resource Roundup

Vaccine Resource Roundup

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COVID-19: House Cleaner Employer Checklist

COVID-19: House Cleaner Employer Checklist

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COVID-19: Nanny Employer Checklist

COVID-19: Nanny Employer Checklist

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COVID-19: Managing Home Attendants

COVID-19: Managing Home Attendants

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COVID-19: Nanny Work Agreement

Nanny Work Agreement During COVID-19

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