Q: My nanny wants to get a tattoo. Can I ask her not to do so, or require that she cover it while in my home? A: An issue like this warrants a discussion with your nanny, and in this case it's fortunate that she brought up the idea with you beforehand, as opposed to...
While there are many quality nannies out there, once you find one you really like, you want to do what you can to make sure she/he wants to keep working for you. Usually this doesn't mean heaping extravagant gifts on your nanny or giving in to anything your employee...
Our friends at A New England Nanny have created a guide for nannies and other household employees regarding social media tips for not only getting a job, but for also maintaining a good employment relationship. Most employers today - including household employers -...
A sexual harassment policy stipulates that no employee should be subject to unwelcome verbal or physical conduct that is sexual in nature or that shows hostility to the employee because of his or her gender. Sexual harassment can have devastating effects on the...
A work agreement benefits both the employer and nanny; it helps establish clear standards, rules, and procedures for the household and for the job. Ideally, consulting with an employment attorney is a best practice in developing a work agreement. However, some...
To get and keep the most talented employees, employers must treat nannies and other household employees like professionals. Therefore, offering employee benefits is an important consideration for all household employers. By providing an attractive employee benefits...
The International Nanny Association (INA) just released the results of their most recent nanny salary survey (2014 Nanny Salary and Benefits Survey), which are summarized below. An interesting note about the 2014 survey is that it was the first time that international...
As a nanny’s charges age, the nanny’s role and responsibilities will change. Obviously when you have a young child – an infant or a toddler – the nanny will need to concentrate their time and attention on the child, attending to their physical needs and interacting...
Like any employer, household employers must establish fair personnel practices and policies, and apply them equally to all staff. Providing each employee with a household employee handbook that explains the household workplace’s rules, practices, and policies is a...
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