What is a Family/Nanny Contract?
A nanny contract, in short, is an employment agreement between parents and their nanny. It can be short or long, and it can address whatever the parents and nanny desire.
It’s usually best, however, to have one that’s comprehensive and includes or addresses 1) the nanny’s start date, 2) work schedule, 3) hourly wages/salary, 4) overtime pay, 5) pay period, 6) holidays, 7) vacation, 8) sick leave, 9) job duties, 10) house rules, 11) other benefits (e.g., health insurance), 12) taxes, 13) unemployment insurance/workers’ comp, 14) transportation, 15) emergencies, 16) background check, 17) work eligibility (immigration), 18) confidentiality, and 19) termination of employment.
Parents who don’t want to write their own nanny contract might benefit from the resources at http://www.mynannycontract.com.
A Family/Nanny Contract is an agreement signed by the family and the nanny. This Contract outlines expectations of the nanny and the family. This includes salary, pay day, job responsibilities and important household information. A signed Contract is beneficial for the family as well as the nanny because it states in writing what is expected and it helps to create an open work environment. This is a wonderful communication tool that eliminates confusion and defines the complete job description and sets mutual expectations in the beginning.
