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The 2021 Agency Award Winners

We are proud of all of our valued agency partners, and wanted to recognize some of them with the third annual GTM Agency Awards! Here are the winners chosen by our selection committee in the following categories:

Newborn Agency of the Year

Given to an agency that recently started a referral partnership with GTM and showed excellent interaction with GTM and understanding of the need for payroll compliance as well as referring families.

Winner: Birch Nannies

Most Outstanding Agency

Given to an agency that has shown excellence in educating families about payroll compliance. This agency works closely with GTM to inform clients about the risks of paying illegally and utilizes GTM as a trusted resource to show value to the client.

Winner: British American Household Staffing 

Most Innovative Agency

Given to an agency that implemented the most innovative way or method to work with GTM and connect their clients with us.

Winner: Serafina Staffing

Agency Achiever

Given to an agency that has shown dramatic improvement in referrals, closes, and interaction between the agency, its clients, and GTM.

Winner: Michigan Nanny Authority

GTM Legacy Award

Given to an agency that has shown a longtime commitment working with GTM to serve their families and keep them compliant with employment laws.

Winner: Aunt Ann's In-House Staffing

Agency Employee of the Year

For the Agency Employee of the Year award, we asked our partners to nominate a staff member that has gone the extra mile to keep their families happy, creates the most successful placements, and always encourages families to pay their nanny legally. It was a difficult decision for our selection committee because we received so many terrific submissions about the amazing staff our agency partners have.

Winner: Marie Mouat - Genuine Nannies

Congratulations to all of this year's winners!

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Employ your domestic workers the right way. Here are seven ways domestic employment law compliance benefits and protects  you, your family and your employee. 

1. Attract Higher Quality Candidates 

When you hire a nanny or other household employee, you’re bringing a professional on board. They expect the same benefits and  protections of being paid legally afforded to those who work in an office, retail store, restaurant or other type of workplace. By  doing payroll and taxes the right way, you’ll pick from a larger pool of qualified candidates and have a better chance of finding the  right fit for your family. 

2. Work with a Happier Employee 

Your employee will appreciate the benefits and protections of being paid legally. They have a verifiable income and legal  employment history when applying for a loan, credit card or subsidy in the health insurance marketplace. Also, you and your  employee will be paying into their Social Security and Medicare accounts. By treating them like a professional, they have higher job  satisfaction. This leads to a happier family (especially the kids if you’re hiring a nanny!) and an easier work relationship with your  employee. 

3. Gain Financial Protections 

Workers’ compensation insurance may be required for household employers in your state. The proper coverage ensures that some  of your employee’s medical costs and lost wages will be covered if they become ill or are injured on the job. Without it, your  employee can sue you for lost wages if they are hurt on the job and you don’t have the required coverage. 

4. Avoid State and Federal Fines and Penalties 

It’s easy to get caught paying under the table. All it takes is your employee filing for unemployment after you part ways and listing  you as their previous employer. They’ll be denied benefits and you’ll come under scrutiny for not paying the proper taxes. Or, your  employee is injured on the job and goes to the emergency room. When they are asked how it happened, they mentioned it was at  work. The injury will be reported to your state’s workers’ compensation board, which means you’ll receive a hefty fine because  you’re noncompliant and don’t carry the required insurance coverage. 

5. Reduce the Risk of an Audit 

Once the federal government realizes you haven’t been compliant with household employment law, your chances of being audited  skyrocket. The audit could just be a hassle if you’re not hiding anything else. However, you’ll likely need to pay back taxes or a fine  for paying your nanny “off the books.” According to The Motley Fool, failing to pay employment taxes can cost on average $25,000  in penalties and interest. 

6. Take Advantage of Tax Savings 

Your employer’s Flexible Spending Account and/or Dependent Care Assistance Program and the federal Child and Dependent  Care Tax Credit can cover some of the qualified expenses associated with being a household employer. 

7. Enjoy Peace of Mind 

All of these benefits lead to one major advantage … peace of mind. You’ll have a solid relationship with your employee and financial  protection. You won’t have to concern yourself with fines, penalties, audits or lawsuits. Even if you are audited for an unrelated  matter, you won’t have to worry about household employment raising red flags. 

We’re here to help in your domestic employment law compliance. Feel free to call us at (800) 929-9213 or email  Questions@GTM.com about your questions or concerns about domestic employment law compliance.