Pay nanny during COVID-19 if not working?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m the PP that mentioned paying my nanny in lieu of laying her off. Yes, she would be able to get unemployment, so it makes sense for us to lay her off since we’re not using her.

I just don’t know how long the SAH order will last, and I worry that if things turn around quickly (doubtful I know) she’ll find someone else to work for and we will have to start the nanny search all over. She’s great with my kids, and we don’t want to lose her. She won’t social distance, so even if things get a little better, I wouldn’t be comfortable having her come right away. My DH and I are both working from home right now, it’s not ideal with two small kids, but a lot of people are in this boat.

I think a nanny who is getting paid to stay home should social distance. It's the least she can do for the privilege of being employed during the pandemic and not having to actually work. I'm not sure how the family could be sure she is doing so though.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We are continuing to pay our nanny as well. We’re on the books, so she has the option to file for unemployment. We’re planning to pay at least through May or June, but what happens if this continues through September? What is a reasonable timeframe/notice?

Ok I don’t get this at all... if the nanny isn’t coming in why is anyone paying anything ? Wouldn’t it be smarter to just lay her off then she could file unemployment for x amount of time. If the unemployment is 600 a week on top of the state ( let’s say $850 per week total) that’s way more than most nanny’s take home anyway. And then you can hire her back later if you both wish. Am I missing something??

Nobody is getting $600 plus normal unemployment.

https://gtm.com/household/expanded-unemployment-benefits/

$600 in addition to state level unemployment.

That’s ridiculous

[Anonymous]

How so? We are facing a global health crisis. Have you seen the news lately?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How so? We are facing a global health crisis. Have you seen the news lately?

Oh please. Nanny normally makes $1k while working. Nanny is offered the choice to work or be paid off, knowing she’ll get more to not work? That’s insane.

[Anonymous]

I know it’s crazy too when I thought I understood that people get $600 in addition to their states unemployment money? Still not sure I understand that .... $600 more a week? So if you’d get $500 in unemployment everybody gets $1100 now for 20 weeks? Crazy

[Anonymous]

Unemployment is for people who are let go. Considering the fact that the entire country is battling a pandemic it would be very difficult to find a new job. Could you live off $500/week in Washington, DC? Think about it.

No one is given the choice to work or collect unemployment. They have to be let go. People who quit their jobs are not eligible.

[Anonymous]

Has anyone actually filed for unemployment and already started receiving the extra $600 a week ( or know anyone that has)?

[Anonymous]

I don't know. I am a nanny. I refused to be paid while not working. I am just not comfortable taking the money in this situation. I am legal/on books, so plan on applying for unemployment. Staying home and resting for a change. I was paid quite a lot though and was able to save.

[Anonymous]

"People who quit their jobs are not eligible. "

That's not true. We were told to stay home and shelter in place, or protect ourselves if living with underlying health conditions, so we had no choice but to quit, and yes we still can apply.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"People who quit their jobs are not eligible. "

That's not true. We were told to stay home and shelter in place, or protect ourselves if living with underlying health conditions, so we had no choice but to quit, and yes we still can apply.

Let us know how that goes

[Anonymous]

“ Groups eligible for unemployment during COVID-19
The following groups are eligible for unemployment during the COVID-19 crisis:

Workers laid off or furloughed due to COVID-19
Workers who quit due to COVID-19
Workers caring for children or other dependents at home
Self-employed workers unable to work due to COVID-19
Workers who were scheduled to begin employment but cannot due to COVID-19
Individuals who are now the primary breadwinners because their head of household died from COVID-19”

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.fool.com/amp/personal-finance/2020/04/06/covid-19-expanded-unemployment-whos-in-and-whos-ou.aspx

Google covid eligible unemployment and you’ll find answers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We are continuing to pay our nanny as well. We’re on the books, so she has the option to file for unemployment. We’re planning to pay at least through May or June, but what happens if this continues through September? What is a reasonable timeframe/notice?

Ok I don’t get this at all... if the nanny isn’t coming in why is anyone paying anything ? Wouldn’t it be smarter to just lay her off then she could file unemployment for x amount of time. If the unemployment is 600 a week on top of the state ( let’s say $850 per week total) that’s way more than most nanny’s take home anyway. And then you can hire her back later if you both wish. Am I missing something??

+100

I’m the PP who is paying our nanny. Have you heard how hard it is to even secure unemployment right now? I want her to be continuously paid. We will re-evaluate if we need to. But this break is temporary.

[Anonymous]

People paying the nanny during their quarantine are good people. Thank you.

[Anonymous]

We pay our Nanny and told her to stay home. I want her back more than ever now that I have been home for more than 3 weeks. My DH suddenly thinks she needs a substantial raise as he has come to appreciate what she actually does during the day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would assume you are not working if you can get by without a nanny. So in your situation I would pay half her salary. It's not her fault she's not working.

You pay me only my half my salary and you're looking for a new nanny.