How to handle compensation and Weather ?

[Anonymous]

I always include inclement weather in contract - we follow OPM status. If it says delays, I come in late. Always paid for full day even if miss a day

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I always include inclement weather in contract - we follow OPM status. If it says delays, I come in late. Always paid for full day even if miss a day

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ladies, do you get paid when the weather doesn’t permit driving to work? If snow or ice is the employer entitled to pay you ?
In the past, if school closed due to weather I’d come in 3 hours later and got paid for the whole day.
I have started a job a few months ago and ‘modern mom’ is expecting me in regular time. Of course if it’s just rain I have no problem driving to work but ice is a different thing. She’s one of those ones that is oblivious to the world.

Presumably you can check the weather report and know if you may be late due to ice, or you could check the night prior and add time to your commute and try not to be late.

If the roads aren’t plowed, they’re not plowed and you’re not going to work.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:She hired you as she needs child care to work. Your job is dependent on her job. If she cannot work, she has no need for you or needs to replace you with someone who can work.

Nanny’s job also is to make sure she isn’t driving on icy roads so she doesn’t risk her life!!!!

I'm gonna tell my staff this next time I can't come in, and message all of the parents who's appointments are cancelled. Sorry, a nanny told me I don't have to drive on icy roads and risk my life! Too bad for you!

People go to work in inclement weather every day. If you aren't capable of transporting yourself safely to work in winter weather conditions, you shouldn't have a job that requires a car commute. You certainly shouldn't expect to be paid or retained for very long if you decide not come come to work any time it may be a bit more difficult than usual.

Up to nanny’s discretion, some people feel very uneasy driving under icy conditions. Parents that WFH most of the time accommodate their nannies.
Good employers understand and have their nanny come in later once roads are plowed. Cheap employers are plain stupid!

Icy roads may not need to be plowed. Unplowed roads may not have ice. You are mixing two very different scenarios.