Weekly Trip to the Library By now subscribers should have received their June 2010 issue of Be the Best Nanny Monthly Guide. In the June 2010 issue of the nanny trade publication we discuss the new book (nine years in the making) Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs by […]
By Polly PsiImage from ProCon.org Over the past few weeks we have attempted to take a sober look at the complex and voluminous health care legislation and to present a clear and simple timeline of changes to take effect during the process of implementation. Discarding the hyperbole and demagoguery of political operatives, we found a […]
In the year 2014 Image to left from conservationreport Insurance plan reforms: Create temporary reinsurance program to cover high-risk individuals. Allow states to merge individual and small group markets. Limit waiting periods for coverage to 90 days. Limit deductibles to $2000 for individuals and $4000 for families. Require renew-ability of plans by limiting rating variations […]
Graphic from RaceWire The Colorlines Blog The new Nanny Law in New York will hopefully give both domestic employers and in-home employees a clear guideline for what is fair when negotiating a new contract. The Nanny Law allows penalties against those who do not follow basic labor laws. But, it is largely unenforceable unless someone […]
Health Care Reform by 2014 As we continue our Health Care Reform Timeline here are some health care reform changes to expect in the year 2014. Individual responsibility: Requires most U.S. citizens and legal residents to obtain health insurance coverage or pay a penalty. The penalty amounts are phased-in over time. Certain low-income individuals who […]
The Nanny UprisingBy Jennifer Gonnerman Photo of Angelica Hernandez who sued her former bosses, claiming she was paid less than minimum wage. The Recession Has Been the Ultimate Recruiting Tool. Nannies Who’ve Been Sacked Without Warning are Primed to Fight Back. This week New York State moved a crucial step closer to passing a bill […]
Today we continue our health care reform timeline. Here are changes to occur in 2013. Tax changes: Increases threshold for claiming the itemized deduction for medical expenses from 7.5% to 10%, except for those over age 65. Increase the hospital insurance tax rate for wages over $200,00 by 0.9% for individuals; $250,000 for married couple […]
Employers Required to Treat Nannies like Employees, Not Slaves(Photo of NY State Senate) The New York State Senate passed its version of the Nanny Law. If signed by Governor Paterson, the sweeping bill will mandate overtime pay, vacation, sick and personal time, severance pay, and other added benefits for domestic workers like housekeepers, nannies, and […]
Health Care Reform Timeline ContinuedPreventive and wellness care: Create incentives for Medicaid programs that provide evidence -based preventive services that impose no copay. Quality improvements: Establish and encourage national programs for doctors and institutions to achieve savings and efficiencies by collaborating for better patient care and coordinating efforts. Require disclosure of financial relationships between all […]
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