Childcare News

Potential Doubling of Au Pair Hiring Costs Under Biden Administration Proposal Sparks Concerns

The Biden administration has proposed a policy change that could double the cost of hiring au pairs, a popular child-care option, by requiring them to be paid using a new formula that takes into account state and local minimum wages. The aim is to ensure that au pairs are paid fairly, but this could make hiring them unaffordable for some families.