@@TheNannySolution but then I experienced with another family how Nannie’s can be taken advantage of with GH. Ie the family takes off work more often than not. so you’re always a mother’s helper instead of a nanny
I started a new job three months ago and just learned the family’s expectations for me to come in and perform household duties for the 45 work week while they were on vacation. Their understanding was that guaranteed pay meant “If I don’t need childcare, I’ll find other thing for you to do”. They did this after first attempting to bank my hours. I laid out boundaries which was incredibly difficult for me to do and lost my job. Now I am second guessing myself. Is this a realistic expectation?
That is not the usual expectation when a family goes on vacation. If household duties are not part of your normal day to day job then they should not be asking for you to do those duties when they are away.
Banking hours is illegal in the US. I know you’re in Canada and there isn’t a reason for you to know that. But in case anyone a in the US I want them to know it’s not legal
Thanks for letting me and other nannies know. I don't know know all the laws in different countries so it is great when nannies can help educate me as well.
How would you recommend informing the family that vacation days are not to be used in these instances where the family tells the nanny that they aren't needed during the nanny's regular working hours? I have been put in this situation.
Great question. It will depend on where you live. Below is a link for some of the laws in Canada. If you don't live in Canada you will want to look into the laws where you live. Depending on where you live this may be allowed although at the agency we would never advise that families do this. It is important for nannies to have time off to unwind and decompress just like any other job. Sitting down and having a conversation with the parent regarding expectations around time off and when you can take it would be the best starting point. www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/labour-standards/reports/annual-vacation.html#h2.06
@@TheNannySolution Thank you! Yes, I am a Nanny through The Nanny Solution. The first time it happened was right after that initial 1yr contract ended, so it was unexpected. But now it's happened a few more times, and this most recent time was because they decided to get the interior of their home painted on days that fall under my guaranteed hours.
If I work part time and a day I usually work falls on a holiday, is this GH or paid holidays... should a nanny who only works 2-3 days a week get paid holidays?
It depends on where you live and the employment laws. Where I live you have to work 15 of the last 30 days to be entitled to holiday pay. I suggest looking at the employment standards laws where you live.
Very informative thank you
You’re welcome
Thank you. This is very important information.
You are welcome 💕
I used to not get GH for my last family and boy did I regret that decision
That is a very difficult way for anyone to survive and make enough money so live.
@@TheNannySolution but then I experienced with another family how Nannie’s can be taken advantage of with GH. Ie the family takes off work more often than not. so you’re always a mother’s helper instead of a nanny
I started a new job three months ago and just learned the family’s expectations for me to come in and perform household duties for the 45 work week while they were on vacation. Their understanding was that guaranteed pay meant “If I don’t need childcare, I’ll find other thing for you to do”. They did this after first attempting to bank my hours. I laid out boundaries which was incredibly difficult for me to do and lost my job. Now I am second guessing myself. Is this a realistic expectation?
That is not the usual expectation when a family goes on vacation. If household duties are not part of your normal day to day job then they should not be asking for you to do those duties when they are away.
Banking hours is illegal in the US. I know you’re in Canada and there isn’t a reason for you to know that. But in case anyone a in the US I want them to know it’s not legal
Thanks for letting me and other nannies know. I don't know know all the laws in different countries so it is great when nannies can help educate me as well.
Hi 👋
This was great !
How do you apply to nannies on call?
Glad you liked it. If you live in Canada you can start by filling in our online application: thenannysolution.ca/requirements/
How would you recommend informing the family that vacation days are not to be used in these instances where the family tells the nanny that they aren't needed during the nanny's regular working hours? I have been put in this situation.
Great question. It will depend on where you live. Below is a link for some of the laws in Canada. If you don't live in Canada you will want to look into the laws where you live.
Depending on where you live this may be allowed although at the agency we would never advise that families do this. It is important for nannies to have time off to unwind and decompress just like any other job. Sitting down and having a conversation with the parent regarding expectations around time off and when you can take it would be the best starting point.
www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/labour-standards/reports/annual-vacation.html#h2.06
@@TheNannySolution Thank you! Yes, I am a Nanny through The Nanny Solution. The first time it happened was right after that initial 1yr contract ended, so it was unexpected. But now it's happened a few more times, and this most recent time was because they decided to get the interior of their home painted on days that fall under my guaranteed hours.
@@joyhannah3216 Please give us a call at the office. That is what we are here for. We can help you work through this with the family.
If I work part time and a day I usually work falls on a holiday, is this GH or paid holidays... should a nanny who only works 2-3 days a week get paid holidays?
It depends on where you live and the employment laws. Where I live you have to work 15 of the last 30 days to be entitled to holiday pay.
I suggest looking at the employment standards laws where you live.
@@TheNannySolution ohhhh ok. Thank you.