Tag: nanny contract
As the year winds down, many nannies face a common question: how do you ask for a raise?
Advocating for yourself by requesting a raise can feel daunting, but with the right approach, you can have a productive and positive conversation with your nanny family.
Below, we walk through a step-by-step guide to make the process as smooth as possible, including example scripts you can adapt for your own situation. Let’s get started!
Let’s tackle a question we have heard more and more recently: do nannies need to purchase any type of insurance?
There is a lot of confusion out there on this topic. Below, we’ll explore the ins and outs of insurance for nannies, focusing on what types of coverage are essential and what might be optional extras.
(This article does not cover the types of insurance that families should consider purchasing if they employ a nanny.)
One of the ways Nanny Parent Connection makes a difference in our community is by sharing valuable information and resources, including up-to-date child care compensation data. Thanks to the participation of hundreds of child care providers, parents, and agency representatives, we’re able to gather data and present our pay rate survey results every year.
We’re pleased to share that the results of our 2024 Pay Survey are out! Below, we dive deep into the comparison between the 2023 and 2024 survey results, discussing trends and changes in the local child care world.
So, whether you’re a parent seeking insights into childcare expenses or a caregiver curious about industry trends, read on as we walk through this year’s survey results.
Embarking on a new chapter in your professional journey as a nanny often involves difficult decisions, and one of the most challenging is resigning from your current position.
Quitting a job is never easy, but doing it the right way is crucial for maintaining professional relationships and ensuring a positive transition for both you and the family you’ve been working with.
Below, we’ll explore some thoughtful steps to help nannies resign in a manner that fosters understanding and respect.
A family recently reached out to us with a question we wanted to share, because it comes up more often than you might expect when a nanny position comes to an end.
“Do we really owe our nanny $15,600 for unemployment?”
It is a tricky topic, and the answer often depends on where you live. Below, we walk through when a nanny may or may not be eligible for unemployment benefits, and what you should do if you receive a claim.
Many parents are confused (or just don’t know) about the nanny industry standard for paid holidays. Should you expect to pay your nanny for federal holidays? Which federal holidays should your nanny be paid for? And how does this affect overtime?
We’ve got you covered. Below, we walk through everything you need to know about offering your nanny paid holidays.
A common question parents ask us is: “Can I ask my nanny to help with the dishes?”. While it’s not a simple “yes” or “no” question, there are some job duties that are considered standard for a nanny position.
But there are other duties that can move the role more towards a family assistant position. When this happens, the nanny/family assistant will typically ask for a higher hourly rate to account for the additional job duties.
Let’s discuss standard nanny job duties and how to handle dishwashing duties!
If you live in Washington state, the minimum wage is increasing on January 1, 2024.
Working with a nanny? It’s important to make sure that you are paying your nanny at least minimum wage. This is especially important for families working within a nanny share.
Don’t live in Washington state but want to see if the minimum wage is increasing in your state? Often, changes to minimum wage laws take effect on January 1st. It’s simple! Head on over to Google and search for “(your state) minimum wage” to check.
One question we hear regularly from nannies can be a bit of a complicated topic:
“I absolutely love working with my nanny family and I want to continue working with them. However, as we are transitioning to the school year, they are cutting my hours by wanting me to commit solely to them and remain available to work additional hours. How can I go about navigating this with them while keeping my income requirements in mind?”
Let’s dig into it below.
One of the most common reasons that nannies and families reach out to us is because of problems with their sick policy….or lack of a sick policy!
Why is a sick policy important when you are working with a nanny?
Below, we discuss the importance of a sick policy and how to ensure yours will not turn into a source of stress and frustration between your family and nanny.
