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I don't employ a nanny personally, but I did look into it and in the US, you have to file as a household employer by law. So yeah, W-2, taxes, etc. My friends that have nannies don't offer benefits. When they (my friends) go on vacation, they do pay their nannies for those days they'll b gone though, so kind of like PTO

My nanny family pays for 100% of my health insurance. I picked the plan I wanted and they pay the bill whenever it arrives each month. I also know that they get a tax cut because they pay my insurance. They also cover my car insurance (only $7/ month) and I am able to use their cars during my on and off time. I am given vacation time (at least 5 weeks randomly throughout the year) but zero sick days. They are pretty much never allowed to unexpectedly miss work due to the type of jobs they have and therefore I have to work even when I'm puking my brains out. I would do at least two paid weeks and some sick days. They give me money for little odds and ends like lunch with friends or a random class. I know some nannies have their cell phone bill and gym membership paid, too. Oh, and they pay me legally through a payroll company. In case you didn't know, it is illegal for a nanny to pay her own taxes. The biggest benefit is how much freedom they give me. They 1000000% trust me and that means the world to me. I feel like I hit the jackpot with my nanny family. I can not begin to tell you how grateful and lucky feel every day. They go above and beyond for me and therefore I love coming to work every single day. They love my boyfriend and treat him as part of the family. At least once a week they buy dinner for my boyfriend and I. No reason, just because they are super wonderful. I might not make the big bucks but I never want to leave my NF because of how much they truly love me.

We have a temporary nanny (we were up front that this is probably only a 6 month job), but in the 6 months we are employing her, we offered 3 sick days, all the paid holidays, plus a paid 1.5 weeks off--however, since it's only 6 months and not a year, that 1.5 weeks is when we are going on vacation/when my in-laws visit.

She lives walking distance, so we don't pay transportation or anything else.