Learn why benefits like PTO, sick days, and worker’s compensation are just as important as pay when hiring a nanny. Discover which benefits are legally required and how they help you build a lasting nanny-family relationship.

Many families mistakenly believe they can “bank” their nanny’s hours by averaging two weeks of work to avoid overtime. Here’s why this practice is illegal, unfair, and damaging to the nanny-family relationship — and what to do instead.