For those who kept your nannys coming during pandemic

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s up to our nanny. We’ve given her the choice to stay home with pay or come to work. So far she wants to work. She lives alone and drives her own car to work. She is self-isolated but to come to our house. DH has been getting her groceries and cleaning supplies for her when he does our once-a-week shop. We are totally isolating (except for DH’s grocery run) so we have a closed system. DH and I are both working from home but my work is very slow.

Our nanny knows she can choose to stay home at any point. We’re keeping it fluid. But she loves my son and he loves her so much. It would be hard for both of them to be apart for long!

i've just found out (from my household payroll company) that in maryland our nanny is technically not allowed to come since we are not essential workers. She wants to come. I know we should pay her either way, but what a mess from a tax standpoint. I'm torn as we are both working from home with two very young kids. not sure what to do.

You are. It essential do why can't you take ,care of your own children
Stop breaking the law!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s up to our nanny. We’ve given her the choice to stay home with pay or come to work. So far she wants to work. She lives alone and drives her own car to work. She is self-isolated but to come to our house. DH has been getting her groceries and cleaning supplies for her when he does our once-a-week shop. We are totally isolating (except for DH’s grocery run) so we have a closed system. DH and I are both working from home but my work is very slow.

Our nanny knows she can choose to stay home at any point. We’re keeping it fluid. But she loves my son and he loves her so much. It would be hard for both of them to be apart for long!

i've just found out (from my household payroll company) that in maryland our nanny is technically not allowed to come since we are not essential workers. She wants to come. I know we should pay her either way, but what a mess from a tax standpoint. I'm torn as we are both working from home with two very young kids. not sure what to do.

You are. It essential do why can't you take ,care of your own children
Stop breaking the law!

Childcare is essential, per the governor. Nanny is fine to work. There are several links to the wording that allows it, so feel free to read it for yourself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are still participating in our nanny share. Hoping to give her 2-3 weeks off as we approach the peak in Virginia.

My, my but isn't your generosity underwhelming!

[Anonymous]

If you can work from home then you are not essential.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you can work from home then you are not essential.

Regardless, in-home childcare is allowed for all employers, regardless of wah/woh status.

[Anonymous]

Nannies are like instacart workers now. Essential but unimportant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nannies are like instacart workers now. Essential but unimportant.

Right. Because caring for children is just like delivering groceries.

[Anonymous]

Apparently some parents think so.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s up to our nanny. We’ve given her the choice to stay home with pay or come to work. So far she wants to work. She lives alone and drives her own car to work. She is self-isolated but to come to our house. DH has been getting her groceries and cleaning supplies for her when he does our once-a-week shop. We are totally isolating (except for DH’s grocery run) so we have a closed system. DH and I are both working from home but my work is very slow.

Our nanny knows she can choose to stay home at any point. We’re keeping it fluid. But she loves my son and he loves her so much. It would be hard for both of them to be apart for long!

i've just found out (from my household payroll company) that in maryland our nanny is technically not allowed to come since we are not essential workers. She wants to come. I know we should pay her either way, but what a mess from a tax standpoint. I'm torn as we are both working from home with two very young kids. not sure what to do.

You are. It essential do why can't you take ,care of your own children
Stop breaking the law!

You are mistaken. No one is breaking the law. Please refer to item #7. This is the MD governor's website. https://governor.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OLC-Interpretive-Guidance-COVID19-08.pdf

[Anonymous]

When the law can't guide you, use your own morals.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When the law can't guide you, use your own morals.

... except the law is clear. So that doesn't apply.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When the law can't guide you, use your own morals.

... except the law is clear. So that doesn't apply.

That's the whole thing about morals. They're voluntary.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When the law can't guide you, use your own morals.

... except the law is clear. So that doesn't apply.

That's the whole thing about morals. They're voluntary.

My ethics and morals are mine, not dictated by society. Just as I don’t expect anyone else to abide by mine (no swearing, no mind-altering drugs like alcohol or caffeine, etc), I don’t expect to follow your morals or ethics. It’s a very personal choice, and frankly, my morals aren’t your business.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When the law can't guide you, use your own morals.

... except the law is clear. So that doesn't apply.

That's the whole thing about morals. They're voluntary.

My ethics and morals are mine, not dictated by society. Just as I don’t expect anyone else to abide by mine (no swearing, no mind-altering drugs like alcohol or caffeine, etc), I don’t expect to follow your morals or ethics. It’s a very personal choice, and frankly, my morals aren’t your business.

Your morals are my business if your lack of them affects me directly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you can work from home then you are not essential.

Not true, I’m essential and work from home 90% of the time. I have a company letter to present if I’m out doing off site work and get stopped by police.