Training & Legal Compliance for Household Employers
If you have household staff, you are required by law to be in compliance. Most families who employ private service professionals don't fully understand their legal obligations. Breaking the law can be very expensive, so read on to learn about the scope of our consulting services.
Consulting Services for Households & Family Offices
A licensed attorney can assist your household with any of the following:
Household Employee Policies & Handbook
Create fair policies for your home that comply with the law, so you can avoid misunderstandings that lead to lawsuits.
Recruiting & Hiring Employees
Legally speaking, it's advised that you start the employment relationship on the right foot. If you're not going to use a domestic staffing agency to find staff, then we can help you properly recruit candidate and reduce your liability as an employer with proper:
- Job Descriptions
- Interview Questions
- Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Classification
- I-9 Verification
- Employee Contracts
New Employee Orientation & Training
Provide structure for your new employee by formally introducing them to your home and systems:
- New Employee paperwork
- Safety training
- Sexual harassment training
- Required benefits information
- Payroll processing
Pay & Scheduling Policies
The wage laws that govern household employment are not common sense and are often misunderstood by those who rely on corporate rules, which do not apply to households. We will help you understand your duties and obligations as an employer. Topics include but are not limited to:
- Minimum wage
- Overtime
- Meal breaks
- Rest breaks
- Paycheck content and delivery
- Payroll deductions
- Workweek scheduling
Employee Exit Interviews
Making decisions to terminate employees is a difficult task for most employers. Let us help you avoid legal pitfalls when it becomes necessary to let someone go from your staff.
- Severance Agreements
- Employee Notices
- Final Pay
Staff Conflict Resolution & Mediation
Whether employers know it or not, behind the scenes in high-net-worth households can sometimes be chaotic:
- Disciplinary Meetings
- Investigatory Meetings
- Sexual Harassment Complaint Resolution
Workplace Safety
Private households are no different than corporate environments when it comes to safety considerations:
- Health & Safety Plans
- Cleaning Product Disclosures
- Harassment Prevention Policies
- Violence Prevention Plans & Investigations
Household Property & Privacy Protocols
Protect your privacy and understand the exposure when employees don't understand the expectations:
- Confidentiality Agreements
- Family Office Privacy Policies
Estate Manager Training
Whether you call it a House Manager or an Estate Manager, we ensure that your home or Family Office runs smoothly by making sure your staff understands the importance of following policies and procedures.
As the old saying goes: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. We can assist with the following:
As the old saying goes: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. We can assist with the following:
- Family Office Processes & Organization
- Recordkeeping & Personnel Files
- Managerial Safety Training
- Mandatory Supervisor Harassment Prevention
- Employee Scheduling
- Software Training
Contact us for questions
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