Once again what should I do????

[Anonymous]

MB came to me to to tell they were going on vacation again and this time they "couldn't afford" to pay me. They gave me the option of either banking hours or taking the two days unpaided. I have mixed feeling about this...we just met a few months ago and agreed that they would pay me for my time weather they used there days or not. Basically Guaranteed pay. Again have mixed feeling about this because I have bills too and can't afford to pay two days unpaided and I don't believe I should have to make up hours for time I didn't request off.

Cut and copied from contract

"1. No “Banking of Hours” - There will no longer be “banking of hours” whereby if, for any reason, Mom is not needed at work on the usual Nanny day (Monday, Wednesday, and alternating Friday), the Nanny will not be expected to make up those hours at another time. The Nanny may be asked to continue to provide care during any of the normal hours she was expected to work if needed, even though Mom may be home during all or part of that time. If not needed, this will simply be considered “paid time off”.
2. Family Vacation – The Nanny is aware that the family will be taking vacation for approximately a week and a half this summer, during which the Nanny will continue to receive payment.
3. Nanny Vacation – The Nanny will give at least 2 weeks notice prior to any requested . It is hereby agreed that the Nanny’s grandmother ________________________ may perform all of the Nanny duties during this time if the parents do not make other arrangements with family members to provide care during that time.
4. Sick Days – In the event that the Nanny becomes sick and is unable to perform her duties, it is hereby agreed that the Nanny’s grandmother ________________ may perform all of the Nanny duties until the Nanny is able to return to work.
5. No Change in Payment – It is hereby agreed that the Nanny will continue to receive the agreed upon payment ($$$$ every two weeks) with the understanding that this agreement with the Nanny’s grandmother as substitute will allow continuity of care throughout the year."

Help needed please...

[Anonymous]

Refuse and hold to the contract or quit.

[Anonymous]

I would just point out in the agreement exactly what you have pasted here and point out that not paying you goes against the agreement. If they want to change the agreement, then you request a renegotiation. If they balk or act like you're being obnoxious, then start looking elsewhere.

[Anonymous]

Use those two days to look for another job.

[Anonymous]

Stand Firm.. She CAN pay you, she just doesn't want too. You have it in the contract so tell her you're uncomfortable with going against the contract and point it out to them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Stand Firm.. She CAN pay you, she just doesn't want too. You have it in the contract so tell her you're uncomfortable with going against the contract and point it out to them.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Stand Firm.. She CAN pay you, she just doesn't want too. You have it in the contract so tell her you're uncomfortable with going against the contract and point it out to them.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Stand Firm.. She CAN pay you, she just doesn't want too. You have it in the contract so tell her you're uncomfortable with going against the contract and point it out to them.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Use those two days to look for another job.

I agree with this. A contract means nothing. Are you going to take her to court and fight to have it enforced? It will cost you more $ and energy. She's a deadbeat and doesn't want to pay you. The situation will only get worse.

[Anonymous]

This is why contracts mean diddly squat. You can put whatever you want into an agreement and if your boss decides to be a crappy person, you're SOL. Either stand your ground and see what happens or start looking for a new job. If I were you, I would do both.

[Anonymous]

I would point out the contract and tell her that you don't feel that it is fair that you have to make up the hours that you dedicate to her family simply bc she doesn't need them. Remind her that you make yourself available to her and that does not fluctuate, and that you cannot go get another job for those couple of days. Then, if you absolutely need the money, offer to "bank" them. Try to postpone using them as long as possible and start looking for a new job! This isn't going to all of a sudden become an appreciative and fair family to work for. Although, I would expect that your final paycheck will have the hours that you "owe" deducted from it.

[Anonymous]

Tell her, "I'm a little confused about what you said, and how that jibes with the contract we both signed, can you explain that to me? My understanding from paragraphs 14 and 15 mean that blah blah, is that right?"

Then as someone else said, use that time to look for a new job.

[Anonymous]

Tell her you can not afford even two days unpaid and your worried this will continue whenever they don't need you. Then add that you'll have to consider looking for another family to work for if they will not commit to the agreement. It's kinda weird your grandma is in the agreement. In the future you may want to revise it to be more general or let the family figure coverage out on their own.

[Anonymous]

This is not going to change. I would argue as best I can while looking for another position.

[Anonymous]

Have you posted before op? I seem to recall a nanny who's grandmother would drive them around frequently.. And I remember something about the family being disrespectful towards your race? Same Op? If it is quit!