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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Someone on our local facebook page has posted for a "Christian" nanny.  This rubs me the wrong way - are you allowed to discriminate like this? [/quote]

https://gtm.com/household/prevent-discrimination/

sounds like you can't

but . . . if part of the caregiver's duties include teaching the child about religion? --
However, since religion and politics are more relevant in a domestic workplace setting than most others, it is recommended that parents who employ caregivers thoroughly articulate what the job responsibilities entail.

Via The Village confirmed with Hand in Hand , the domestic employer experts, that although domestic employers are limited in what they can ask, they are not completely restricted from the topic. Domestic employers are permitted to inquire if the candidate is comfortable in performing outlined job responsibilities.

A caregiver’s role is to support the child(ren) as defined by the job description. So if aiding your child with political or religious practice is part of the gig, it’s best to include that in the description.

Beyond the standard duties, responsibilities could also include assisting the child with their Hebrew or Bible studies, prayers before meals, or lighting of Diwali candles. On the other end of the spectrum, the family may be atheist or agnostic. They could have preference the caregiver abstains from any religious discussions with their child.

Parents, here are some questions you can ask during an interview:

Would you be comfortable assisting my child with our religious practices, then describe.
What would you do if our child displayed signs of homosexuality, gender dysphoria, etc?
Are there any religious practices that you will incorporate in the care of our child(ren)?
https://domesticemployers.org/can-you-choose-your-nannys-religion/

heck, report the post to FB since it entails unlawful conduct
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