You need to be aware of your obligations as an employer, which include:

• Salary and tax: You have to provide pay advice records and PAYG payment summaries (formerly group certificates) and submit PAYG tax.
• Superannuation: Domestic workers who work more than 30 hours a week are entitled to super at the specified rate.
• Holiday leave and sick leave: There are minimum leave entitlements for full-time and part-time employees which vary from state to state.
• Insurance: It’s strongly recommended that you have insurance that covers domestic employees in the event of injury in the workplace (your home) or on their way to and from work.
• If the Nanny is going to drive the family car you will need to consider your insurance policy.

For more information please call one of our consultants or refer to our Employer Obligations fact sheet.