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Seva Elite Staffing's office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with weekends available by prior appointment only. Enquiries received outside those hours are answered on the next working day. If your situation is time-sensitive, such as a placement ending suddenly or a start date approaching, please say so in your message and we will prioritise the response.

The family does. Once you hire a professional introduced by Seva Elite Staffing, you become their employer of record and are responsible for wages, taxes, insurance and supervision. Seva Elite Staffing does not employ, pay or supervise the professionals it places. This is the standard arrangement for household placement, and it keeps the working relationship directly between you and your employee.

Household employers in New York are generally responsible for paying at least minimum wage, paying overtime, meeting applicable payroll tax obligations and, in many cases, carrying workers' compensation insurance. New York's Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights also sets out paid time off and rest-day entitlements. Seva Elite Staffing is not a legal or tax adviser, and the resources on this page link to official government guidance.

Yes. Seva Elite Staffing treats family details and candidate information as confidential, and shares only what is reasonably relevant to a specific placement. Household details are not published on this website, and any candidate profiles shown publicly are anonymised. Please avoid sending Social Security numbers, banking details or similar sensitive information through the website contact form.

No. Seva Elite Staffing never charges household professionals a registration fee, a placement fee or any other charge, at any stage of the process. Candidates are not asked to pay to register, to be considered for a role, or to accept a placement. Because we never request payment from candidates, please contact us directly if you ever receive a request that appears to come from Seva Elite Staffing.

No. Registering with Seva Elite Staffing does not guarantee an interview, an introduction to a family, a placement or employment. Candidates are considered based on experience, qualifications, availability, suitability and each family's specific requirements. We aim to be straightforward about whether suitable opportunities currently exist rather than leaving an application open indefinitely.

It helps to know the role you need, your preferred schedule, whether the position is live-in or live-out, your neighbourhood and your ideal start date. None of it needs to be final, and Seva Elite Staffing can help you think it through. If you are unsure which role fits your household, describe what you need help with and we will advise.

Yes. Your information is handled confidentially throughout your application.

We consider each professional's experience, skills, availability, preferences and the requirements of each family. When we identify an opportunity that may be suitable, we may contact you to discuss it and, where appropriate, introduce your profile to the family for consideration. The family makes the final hiring decision.

Household professionals placed through Seva are hired directly by the family. Seva is a placement agency and does not become your employer. The family is responsible for the employment relationship, including compensation and applicable employment obligations.

Register with Seva through our candidate form and we'll be in touch to take the next step.

We place nannies, housekeepers, newborn care specialists, private caregivers, household managers, private chefs, drivers and temporary/short-term placements with families across New York.

No. Registering with Seva does not guarantee an interview, introduction, placement or employment. Opportunities are considered based on your experience, qualifications, availability, suitability and each family's individual requirements.

We review your experience and get to know you through our screening process. If your profile suits a family's needs, we'll introduce you and, if it's a good fit, support you toward a successful placement.