Are your kids employed by your business?

Question

We have three kids and two are teenagers. I own a cleaning company and while they can’t work onsite, I do believe there are office-related and inventory-related tasks that could make them eligible for payroll. Have you done this? What are the pros and cons?

coycook121 · Answer

i own a pressure washing company, and I do employ my kids on jobsites, and it's fine by law in my state, so I would check with your local and state labor laws first, to be sure&nbsp;&nbsp;

mbmw7 · Answer

I’ve tried paying my kids for admin work, but they rarely get past the starting line. It’s a good idea in theory, but in practice I usually end up doing the tasks anyway.

brokenfences320 · Answer

I start my kids at 10 for certain jobs. The older ladies are more likely to give the crew treats when kids are working hard. Two of mine got fired the first two years and didn't make a good hand until 12. I like to start training them at home starting at five. Small chores that pay and I start telling that they can have things for however much it costs almost every time they ask for something. We also do volunteer work with our youth group so I always have some trained teenagers around working.&nbsp;

bethererepair · Answer

Yes! Speak to your accountant then financial planner. The kids can be paid a certain amount that provide benefits for you and them. Then get them with your financial planner to get them set up teaching them working, your business, savings and investments. Do this while they're at this age and they'll thank you someday.&nbsp;

aerielled · Answer

I know for sure there are a certain number of hours and certain tasks they can and cannot do. I would check Department of Labor&nbsp;https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/child-labor&nbsp;

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Are your kids employed by your business?

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