How would you handle this COVID situation with nanny?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Nanny here, Since Covid began, I have added Covid clauses to my employment contract(s) so families and Nannies fully understand expectations and agree in advance should Nanny or any family members get Covid. Its worked great! I am fully Vacc'd and double boosted and require proof of the same for all household members over age 5. I am paid and don't work if any family member gets Covid (guaranteed hrs), until entire family tests negative. If I get COVID, I am paid for up to ten paid days and return to work only after testing negative. These conditions have been revised to apply "per occurrence" as the family has contracted COVID multiple times.

What happens if you bring Covid into the household and infect everyone? Asking because our nanny is traveling soon and will be visiting many family members, some of whom will be indoors and unvaccinated.

Great question! In my case, I coordinate with and inform the family (employer) of my intent to travel and the circumstances and ask them to let me know in advance what they would prfer for me to do (ie) wear a mask for 5-10 days following return, testing, etc. Knowing that I work in someone else's home, I personally am hyper vigilent with covid vaccination. I always wear a mask outside my home and avoid being anywhere in close proximity to unvaccinated or unknown status population. COVID is tricky since we can all be exposed without knowing. It is why it is so important to communicate expectations in advance. I think grace and being reasonable in all circumstances is important. FYI...There are labor laws enacted to address employers requirements for paid sick leave due to Covid that can be found at DOL-Families First Coronavirus Response. Good Luck.

[Anonymous]

What a fascinating thread. PP from 07/12/2022, can you tell us who hit you with the lamp? Also, OP, I think your nanny probably gave you covid since she returned too early.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nanny here, Since Covid began, I have added Covid clauses to my employment contract(s) so families and Nannies fully understand expectations and agree in advance should Nanny or any family members get Covid. Its worked great! I am fully Vacc'd and double boosted and require proof of the same for all household members over age 5. I am paid and don't work if any family member gets Covid (guaranteed hrs), until entire family tests negative. If I get COVID, I am paid for up to ten paid days and return to work only after testing negative. These conditions have been revised to apply "per occurrence" as the family has contracted COVID multiple times.

What happens if you bring Covid into the household and infect everyone? Asking because our nanny is traveling soon and will be visiting many family members, some of whom will be indoors and unvaccinated.

Great question! In my case, I coordinate with and inform the family (employer) of my intent to travel and the circumstances and ask them to let me know in advance what they would prfer for me to do (ie) wear a mask for 5-10 days following return, testing, etc. Knowing that I work in someone else's home, I personally am hyper vigilent with covid vaccination. I always wear a mask outside my home and avoid being anywhere in close proximity to unvaccinated or unknown status population. COVID is tricky since we can all be exposed without knowing. It is why it is so important to communicate expectations in advance. I think grace and being reasonable in all circumstances is important. FYI...There are labor laws enacted to address employers requirements for paid sick leave due to Covid that can be found at DOL-Families First Coronavirus Response. Good Luck.

Those expired on December 31, 2020.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nanny here- I think that’s pretty unreasonable not to offer to do anything. My nanny family is pretty unsafe, so unsurprisingly they’ve had covid 3x. I’ve gone to work throughout all their infections BUT refused to go inside or drive the kids (aged 6 and 8). I have been outside with them masked and entertained the kids on FaceTime. I shopped for groceries and cooked meals at home max dropped them off. I think my boss was annoyed I wouldn’t go in the house, but it’s not my problem they’re unsafe and keep getting covid. I’ve done my job masked and outside. The kids didn’t always want to be outside, so they spent time n their own inside while I just kind of sat around outside on my own, but I was there to tell them to shower, make a snack, teach them how to do their own laundry on FaceTime etc. I don’t understand these nannies who just refuse to help at all when a family has covid. They’re probably the nannies who get let go when kids go to school. If you want to get paid those 10 days, you need to at least offer to do groceries, errands, and make drop off meals/lunches.

That’s smart of you

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Errands groceries etc is not her responsibility. Either pay for the time or find yourself looking for another nanny. Your family has covid I wouldn’t want to work for you either and I’m definitely not helping with any “chores” that’s not the nanny’s responsibility

Agreed!