Nanny traveling to family get together

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Anonymous wrote:Depends how much the hardship will be for her financially

DP. If it's a hardship for her, then she shouldn't go.

Why should people be able to do whatever they want and then expect others to work around them, and pay them for their entitlement?

[Anonymous]

If you want her to quarantine then you pay.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you want her to quarantine then you pay.

This is crazy. If she wants to be irresponsible during a pandemic, fire her.

[Anonymous]

You are now aware she is not taking this seriously and likely has been pretty lax about things previously.

[Anonymous]

It’s the day before Thanksgiving. When did you find out about this? She has to have bought her plane ticket a while ago.

[Anonymous]

If she is a live-in nanny, then you have a right to be very upset because she is part of your household bubble.

If she is not live-in, then you have no say in this matter because she is already separated from your household bubble.

[Anonymous]

You can pay her to quarantine. That’s her holiday bonus. Done.

[Anonymous]

I would worry about her judgment and otherwise. If she’s willing to fly across country, she’s probably willing to go to the gym, eat in an indoor restaurant, etc.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Our nanny is flying across the country for a family reunion Thanksgiving. We obviously couldn’t tell her she couldn’t go, and now we’d like her to quarantine for a week and test for Covid before returning to work with us. Are we expected to compensate her for this week off? It seems super irresponsible of her to do this, and I don’t think she deserves a paid one week vacation upon return. But there’s nothing in her contract about this scenario since we didn’t anticipate it.

Well, aren’t you nice.

NP. Why? OP seems reasonable. The nanny should’ve had a conversation about the family letting her know of her plans. And the family should’ve set out their expectations. A failing on everyone’s part here. But OP, if your nanny didn’t talk to you about this, it’s likely she’s doing more risky things here at home like hanging out with friends, going out to eat, etc. I agree that she doesn’t get a paid week off because she decided to travel during a huge spike during the pandemic. Since you should’ve laid this all out weeks ago, I don’t know what to tell you now.

Well, I guess I don’t move in circles where nannies are common. Mea culpa.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our nanny is flying across the country for a family reunion Thanksgiving. We obviously couldn’t tell her she couldn’t go, and now we’d like her to quarantine for a week and test for Covid before returning to work with us. Are we expected to compensate her for this week off? It seems super irresponsible of her to do this, and I don’t think she deserves a paid one week vacation upon return. But there’s nothing in her contract about this scenario since we didn’t anticipate it.

Well, aren’t you nice.

NP. Why? OP seems reasonable. The nanny should’ve had a conversation about the family letting her know of her plans. And the family should’ve set out their expectations. A failing on everyone’s part here. But OP, if your nanny didn’t talk to you about this, it’s likely she’s doing more risky things here at home like hanging out with friends, going out to eat, etc. I agree that she doesn’t get a paid week off because she decided to travel during a huge spike during the pandemic. Since you should’ve laid this all out weeks ago, I don’t know what to tell you now.

Well, I guess I don’t move in circles where nannies are common. Mea culpa.

Why are you commenting? The question refers to nannies, so presumably nannies and employers should answer.

OP, your nanny is very irresponsible. If she’s flying and never discussed quarantine after, I’d suggest letting her know (in an email) that you are giving her half pay based on guaranteed hours next week, but going forward, she’ll either need to use sick or vacation time.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't pay her. I'm a nanny and wear a mask around anyone outside of my household. I haven't traveled to see other family members and if my employers did this, I would be very upset if I was asked to be back right at work before they quarantined. I expect a 2 week quarantine and yes, I expect to be compensated in those 2 weeks, even though I won't be working. So I think the opposite holds as well; if you're a nanny and visit outside family, when you get back, you quarantine and don't get paid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Im very generous with our nanny but this is blatant disregard of every federal and state guidance and suggestion.
Our company gave everyone at least 2 weeks additional covid leave to be used for quarantines etc due to possible exposure and if they had to work travel and if course if they got sick. However if they travel on their own the quarantine is on them.

Unless it is explicitly stated in her contract, she does not need to keep you apprised of what she does on her personal time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't pay her. I'm a nanny and wear a mask around anyone outside of my household. I haven't traveled to see other family members and if my employers did this, I would be very upset if I was asked to be back right at work before they quarantined. I expect a 2 week quarantine and yes, I expect to be compensated in those 2 weeks, even though I won't be working. So I think the opposite holds as well; if you're a nanny and visit outside family, when you get back, you quarantine and don't get paid.

I wish my nanny thought like you.

[Anonymous]

Go ahead and tell her to quarantine without pay. She will immediately leave you and find another gig. Nannies are in high demand right now. But go ahead and play hardball. You will be the one who loses.

[Anonymous]

I don't know. I'm a live out and while technically I can do what I want I wouldn't travel right now because it's unsafe. It could be unsafe to the kids I care for. Frankly I'm surprised she told you.