Apr 21, 2017 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
A household employee work agreement is a detailed outline of the employment engagement. It establishes a clear understanding between you, as the employer, and your employee regarding their duties and responsibilities and helps reduce the likelihood of issues and...
Apr 14, 2017 | Employing a Nanny
Summer will be here before we know it! When schools begin to let out for the summer, many families find that they need to make changes to their childcare arrangements. It’s not too early to seek advice on handling different issues that arise when planning for summer...
Sep 14, 2016 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
Yes, nannies are at-will employees. In every U.S. state except Montana, employment is presumed to be at-will, meaning either the employer or the employee can legally terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause....
Aug 1, 2016 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
Let’s say a family friend saw your nanny at a social event, and they told you your nanny was engaged in questionable behavior (drinking, foul language, etc.). Managing your nanny’s off duty behavior may be a concern. Can you tell your employee how to behave when...
Apr 28, 2016 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
One of the things some household employers struggle with is the idea that their home is a workplace when their nanny or other employee is on the clock. Because the home is a casual environment and not separate from where the family lives, it’s hard to draw the...
