Tips to Write Nanny Work Agreement

If any issues arise in relationship with nanny, then parents and nanny can refer the document of agreement. Generally, assumptions lead to the misunderstandings. Misunderstanding can be prevented by explaining the details of the agreement when there are different assumptions. So, written work agreement is essential while hiring a nanny. There are few tips to write a nanny work agreement such as:

Cover all the basics: All the basic things should be covered in agreement like hours, duties and responsibilities, compensation of nanny. Overtime compensation, vacation time, medical insurance, health insurance, other details should be mentioned.

Declare payroll frequency and tax treatment: You should mention the time of salary payment means when salary can be paid like hourly, weekly, or monthly. You need to mention the tax deductibles and whether you are deducting the income tax of nanny or is she responsible to pay the income tax directly. Parents need to mention all these type of information in agreement.

Explain emergency procedures: With whom nanny will be in contact while she is in duty. You need to provide the information about contact information for child’s doctor, dentist, insurance information, etc.

Write clearly about automobile use: You need to mention whether you are providing any vehicle or whether she will use her personal vehicle, does she use your personal vehicle to transport your children. Are there any auto insurance, these type of information should be mentioned clearly in agreement.

You can also mention the summer vacation, termination details, policies for sick and personal, expenses reimbursement, family parameters, etc.

These type of information should be mentioned in work agreement while hiring a nanny to avoid the misunderstandings between the nanny and parents.

Updated: April 3, 2013 — 12:24 am