Navigating Employee Payment Practices in Group Homes: Legal Risks and Benefits of Compliance
- latonya jeffries
- Nov 14, 2025
- 4 min read
Paying employees under the table or classifying them as contractors instead of W-2 employees may seem like a quick fix for group home owners trying to manage costs. But these shortcuts carry serious legal and financial risks that can threaten your business’s future. As the new year approaches, now is the time to understand why moving to legitimate employment practices matters and how it can strengthen your group home operations.

