When you hire a Nanny, many questions come up regarding the experience she/he has with children and how they would care for your child in particular. Once the nanny has passed the "personality/chemistry" test and you have checked references, at this point you may think you are good to go. But before you even consider having your "new" nanny begin working, there are many other issues that must be discussed and should be put on paper.
1) The Duties & Responsibilities of a Nanny (household, meals, discipline, communication, transportation, dressing)
2) Benefits (vacation, holidays, sick pay, medical/dental insurance, 401K)
3) Salary Terms (hourly or weekly salary, gross vs net pay, salary review option, when salary is paid)
4) Schedule (working hours, overtime)
5) Rest Periods (when are they taken, how long should they be)
6) Termination, Severance, Notice procedures
7) Insurance provision (worker's compensation or other policy in place protecting against injury on the job).
This Agreement not only protects the employer, but also the employee. Without it, you are opening the door for issues and problems that can result in law suits and serious repercussions.
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010
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