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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, household employers may be wondering if should they should continue paying their nanny. Here are some different scenarios you may be experiencing as well as some government programs that may be available for your nanny.<\/p><\/div>\n

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact more and more families, household employers may be wondering how they should pay their nannies during this time. We\u2019ll break down the different scenarios you may find yourself in as well as some government programs that may be available for your caregiver.<\/p>\n

Before deciding a course of action, make sure you\u2019re following what\u2019s been agreed to in your nanny contract<\/a> for paid sick leave. It\u2019s also a good idea to discuss the situation with your nanny and listen to their questions and concerns.<\/p>\n

Your nanny becomes sick or develops symptoms<\/h2>\n

Your nanny develops coronavirus symptoms or becomes aware that they may have had contact with an infected individual. With the risk of spreading the virus to your family, you may not want your nanny to come to your home and be around your children.<\/p>\n

If your nanny is sick for a short period of time, their paid sick leave and PTO or paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act<\/a> may provide income while they\u2019re out. You could also continue to pay their regular hours and let them preserve their sick leave if you know they\u2019ll be back to work soon.<\/p>\n

If your nanny will be out for an extended period of time due to the virus, how will they be paid? They could very quickly use up their paid sick time and vacation time and still be out of commission. Would you continue to pay them while they are out sick or help them out financially? Expanded unemployment benefits under the CARES Act<\/a> may also be an option.<\/p>\n

Remember that if your nanny does stay home, you may need to pay for back-up care in their absence.<\/p>\n

A parent or child becomes sick or develops symptoms<\/h2>\n

What if you, your spouse, a child, or another member of your household is exposed or has the symptoms of coronavirus? As a safety precaution, you may need to self-quarantine and your nanny would not be able to come to work.<\/p>\n

If you ask your nanny to stay home because someone in your home is ill or you decide to self-quarantine your family, you could stop paying your nanny.<\/p>\n

Before doing so, you\u2019ll need to consider:<\/p>\n