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Subject: Re: Vacation pay

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Tonya

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Date Posted: 08:02:15 08/18/04 Wed

I guess a lot depends on how much of a stickler for the law you want to be. Technically, as a live-out nanny, you are entitled by Federal Law for time and half for ALL hours worked past 40 hours per week, regardless of when (at night) or where (on vacation or at home) they are worked. But, since most families would freak over the actual amount that this entails, the majority of nannies come up with a flat fee that covers it. Because I do not like to travel with families (I am married and would rather have my own life), I charge 24/7 and overtime is a factor for me. It usually means I only go if they really need me! You have to decide what you would truly be comfortable with, and my guess is based on what you are saying, you would rather not go. No amount of money is worth a week of been bored, lonely, and undermined.
Tonya

>I am a live out nanny. I am close with the fanily in
>a way, but I am not thrilled about working with the
>parents and relatives around, my authority is
>undermined to an extent. I would get paid either way
>if I went or not. I would rather not go, but
>financially it may be appealing. No I would not want
>to hang out with them at night. I would feel as if I
>was always working. Just wondering what fair pay
>would be.
>
>Kay

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