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Top Tips for a Memorable Birthday in the Time of Coronavirus

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Understandably, kids with April and May birthdays are going to be facing some letdowns when it comes to the parties they had been so eagerly planning. Nevertheless, the need for social distancing doesn’t have to mean that your young ones go without a special-day celebration. Here are some top tips to help you work through your spring kiddos’ disappointment and show them a great and memorable time—from the safety of your home.

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The Nuts and Bolts of Paying Your Nanny in the time of Coronavirus

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On Sunday, April 5, Jay Schulze of HomeWork Solutions joined us for a webinar on the nuts and bolts of nanny pay during the coronavirus crisis, including CARES, FFRCA, retroactively paying on the books, and more. We also had a webinar on April 1st, 2020 and notes from that event are listed here and focus more on the nanny/employer relationship.

Please note that this content is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal or financial advice. Every case is different, the regulations are changing all the time, and the consequences of each choice are complex. You’ll need to contact your accountant, payroll company, lawyer, and small business resources to get answers specific to your situation.

Also note: If you are not paying your nanny on the books, you and your nanny are missing out on tax credits (if you continue to pay your nanny), or unemployment for your nanny. Park Slope Parents recommends you retroactively pay your nanny on the books so that you can 1) be in compliance with the law and 2) take advantage of financial resources which will help you and your nanny through this difficult time. Since it can be tricky to get things set up, we advise that you reach out to a nanny payroll service (such as HomeWorkSolutions, though we have reviews of other payroll services on the PSP website).

FAQ for Employers of Domestic Workers during COVID-19

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Park Slope Parents hosted a webinar on April 1st, 2020, to talk through your responsibilities as an employer during the era of coronavirus. When it comes to handling your responsibilities toward your domestic workers, the legal ins and outs can be daunting, but PSP is here to walk you through some key concerns and offer resources to support your nannies and house cleaners during this uncertain time.

WE ARE HAVING ANOTHER WEBINAR THIS SUNDAY!

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The Nuts and Bolts of Paying Your Nanny in the time of Coronavirus with HomeWork Solutions

Sunday, April 5th, 8 pm

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Join Jay Schulze from HomeWork Solutions for a webinar on the Nuts and Bolts of paying your nanny. This webinar will spell out EXACTLY what needs to be done in terms of applying for CARES, FFRCA, retroactively paying on the books (and the pros and cons), and whether you should help your nanny file unemployment or pay them and get tax credits to help offset costs. We will also have a Q & A after he presents the most up-to-date information on Nanny Pay so register early so we can get your question in the queue.

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Please note that this is a list of resources to help guide you, but every case is different, and the regulations are changing all the time. You’ll need to contact your accountant, payroll company, lawyer, and small business resources to get answers specific to your situation.

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Employee Rights in the Time of COVID-19

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Park Slope Parents hosted Employee Rights in the Time of Covid 19 with Elizabeth Saylor of Better Balance, Estee Ward of Make the Road, and Kathie Carrol from the New York Commission on Human Rights. They answered questions of employee rights, Paid Family Leave, and Paid Sick Leave. They also provided the list of materials below. A recording of their webinar is available here.

Remote Learning Strategies for Parents

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A week of remote learning has come and gone, leaving a city full of exhausted parents and restless kids in its wake. Homeschooling is a daunting prospect at any time, and especially when you’ve got about 100,000 other things on your mind—from quarantine concerns to caring for sick loved ones to managing your own work-from-home schedule or coping with sudden unemployment. We hope these top tips from Katharine Hill, M.S., M.A.T., will offer some solace as you head into Remote Learning Week Two.

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