Firing nanny after 3 weeks

[Anonymous]

It would be the right thing to do to pay severance - 1 or 2 weeks would be fair.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When we hired a nanny we spelled out in the contract that the first three months are a trial period and either party can leave with no notice, and during the trial period if the employer decides not to continue offering employment no severance or notice is owed, and no benefits are accumulated or paid out (so no vacation is accrued).

I would never agree to three month trial period. One month max.

[Anonymous]

I would not pay severance after three weeks.

[Anonymous]

After just a few weeks, you do not owe severance. You can simply let her go and wish her the best.

[Anonymous]

It depends why you're letting her go. Is she terrible? Did she leave your kid unattended? I'd not pay for that, but if you're letting her go because you don't want a nanny or you dont like how she looks, then give her a two week severance.

[Anonymous]

If if were just not a good fit I would pay for 2 weeks. If she’s doing something negligent or dangerous, or lied about something to get the job I wouldn’t give anything.

[Anonymous]

Severance has nothing to do with length of employment! It’s to help the employee bridge the time between termination and a new job. I would think two weeks is the minimum.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Severance has nothing to do with length of employment! It’s to help the employee bridge the time between termination and a new job. I would think two weeks is the minimum.

Severance actually has everything to do with the length of employment. And there is no right to it unless agreed upon between the employer and employee.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would not pay severance after three weeks.

Same. You aren’t legally obligated to. Yes she will be out of work and have to look for a job, but you’ll be out a nanny some time too and scrambling to find one and having to make other childcare arrangements in the meantime or be off work yourself

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If if were just not a good fit I would pay for 2 weeks. If she’s doing something negligent or dangerous, or lied about something to get the job I wouldn’t give anything.

This. I have fired two nannies. One lied about her experience (or the agency did), the other was lying about where she was taking my child and how long she was leaving him crying in his crib. I gave neither severance and fired them on the spot. Never left them alone with my child again.

[Anonymous]

I still wouldn't leave anyone that I had fired with my DC. Pay her 2 weeks and lesson learned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If if were just not a good fit I would pay for 2 weeks. If she’s doing something negligent or dangerous, or lied about something to get the job I wouldn’t give anything.

This. I have fired two nannies. One lied about her experience (or the agency did), the other was lying about where she was taking my child and how long she was leaving him crying in his crib. I gave neither severance and fired them on the spot. Never left them alone with my child again.

I left all three of my children in their cribs and let them cry, particularly, when it was safer for them when they were driving me crazy.

[Anonymous]

Pay severance. A nanny does not make enough to cover a gap in employment and you need to take responsibility as her employer.

[Anonymous]

Totally depends on the reason. If you Just don’t like her or she’s just sort of meh as a nanny, then it’s ethically the right thing to pay her or give notice. If she’s dangerous or neglectful then cut her loose. I’ve been a nanny close to 15 years and have always worked through notice given (regardless of whether it was me or the family giving notice.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Severance has nothing to do with length of employment! It’s to help the employee bridge the time between termination and a new job. I would think two weeks is the minimum.

Severance actually has everything to do with the length of employment. And there is no right to it unless agreed upon between the employer and employee.

Really? So how much severance do you give for an employee has been with you for ten years?

Severance has nothing to do with length of employment in any industry. For OP, the nanny didn’t work out. Give her two weeks pay and be on your way. If the nanny felt the same about OP and the job, she’d give two weeks notice.