I want to upgrade my contract for any future jobs, and I feel like my current one is too basic. Do you think it's ok for a nanny to have her own standard contract? How long should a contract be? What sort of things do you cover in your contracts? - Anonymous
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Yes, it is more than okay for nannies to have contracts. Ask yourself what would have gone smoother in your other clients if you this, this, and this outlined.
After watching a twelve year old , I learned that while tv is good (great even), I didn't like how the mom let him watch it before homework was done. Two hours a day is my limit.
With each family, I learned something.
Have you googled nanny contracts? There are several on the Internet that might be of help.
It's fine to bring a contract with you. It helpe you figure out what you are willing to negotiate on and what you aren't. It's also a great way to start a dialogue with parents. Just be open to negotiating things specific to the needs of the family.
As far as length goes I think it needs to be as long as needed to cover alll important topics related to the job.
The contract I use is 23 pages long I include a section on rates for different services. Covers topics like
schedule, benefits, salary, taxes,vacation time, days not required to work,over time, late fees. job duties, number of children , health & safety, nanny cams, discipline policiy, mandated reporter, criminal background check for both myself anf the employer, daily communication, trasportation, overnights, travel, on-call, babysitting, working on holidays, braks, meals, job related expenses, performance appraisals, contract reviews, cofidentiality agreement for both myself & employer, and termination.
I second you going to google to get some ideas. you can tweak it to your situation.
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