Ever wondered what it will cost to have a nanny live-in your home? We explore this topic to give you an idea.

It's typical for parents to revisit and potentially increase their nanny's pay and vacation benefits on an annual basis. It's an act of gratitude that can go a long way in maintaining a positive relationship with you and your nanny. But what happens when, after a few years, you can't afford to increase her pay or provide her with more paid time off? Here are a few things to consider as you work to show your gratitude over time by continuing to improve your nanny's benefits package.

It's tax season! Have you prepared your nanny's T4 yet?

Do you know the difference between gross and net pay? What number you expect to work with may be different than the one your potential nanny is working with, so it's important to be clear!

The holidays are a wonderful time. Many families have time off of work, kids are out of school, and most activities die down for a few weeks. This gives us more time to relax and spend our time with our friends and family. This is wonderful for you and your family, but what about the people who work for your family, your nanny, babysitter, caregiver, housekeeper or pet sitter?

It’s that time of year again! You can’t help but hear about the nasty weather affecting most of the country this winter. Perhaps a big snow storm hits and your nanny has tried various methods of transportation to get to work but they just can’t get there. It’s something that is unavoidable, however we can be prepared on how to best handle the situation.

When do you need to pay your nanny overtime pay, and how much? Requirements and expectations can vary from province to province, so it can be confusing to understand your responsibility. We're here to help you!

Your nanny is entitled to vacation time and vacation pay to ensure that she has rest from work, without loss of income each year. It doesn't matter if they work full-time or part-time, all employees are entitled to vacation.