Employing a nanny - what you need to know

When employing a nanny in the UK you not only have to find the best carer for your children, you also become an employer, and as such you take on a host of responsibilities. For instance, you have to draw up an employment contract with your nanny within 2 months of her starting date and you must also give your nanny a payslip every time you pay her.

It is a legal responsibility that you have employer’s liability insurance, and you must also make sure that you pay your nanny at least the NMW.

In addition you need to have a good understanding of the basics of employment law, because it’s surprisingly easy to make mistakes when you're juggling issues such asholiday entitlement, SSP, benefits in kind, SMP and redundancy pay.

Nannytax has more than 19 years' experience in taking care of payroll for parents who are employing a nanny, and our website is packed with essential information for new as well as experienced employers. Use the Nannytax website as a resource to familiarise yourself with all your legal obligations and don't hesitate to contact us if you have further questions.

See also: Key points to consider when employing a nanny.

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