Do
you employ a nanny for your children, a housekeeper or a companion for your
sick or elderly parents, pay them in cash and fail to keep records of their
employment? If so, you are leaving yourself open to a costly lawsuit. Since 2010, household workers in New York are
covered by the Labor Law’s minimum wage and overtime laws. Currently, the
minimum wage is $8.75 an hour. Their
workweek is 40 hours (44 if residing with her employer). Anything over that must be paid time and a half. They must have one day off a week. You must
obtain coverage for disability benefits and if they work at least 40 hours a
week, you must obtain Worker’s Compensation coverage.
