New York and Westchester rules that apply to you
In most placements, you, not the agency, are the nanny’s employer. That makes the household-employment rules your responsibility.
Overtime. Under New York’s Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights, overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate applies after 40 hours a week for live-out nannies and after 44 hours for live-in nannies.
A day of rest and paid days off. She’s entitled to one 24-hour rest period each week; if she agrees to work it, overtime applies. After a year with you, she earns 3 paid days off a year.
Written pay notice and records. Give her a written notice at hire with her regular rate, overtime rate and payday; pay weekly with a pay statement; and keep daily and weekly hour records.
Paid sick leave. According to New York State’s fact sheet for domestic workers, Westchester domestic workers earn 1 hour per 7 days worked, up to 40 paid hours a year, regardless of employer size.
Minimum wage. The Long Island and Westchester rate is $17.00 an hour in 2026, with yearly increases after that.
Pay, tax and labor rules vary by state and city. This guide explains common practice; a household payroll provider, accountant or your state labor department can confirm what applies to you.
