Can nanny still come during Stay at Home order?
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Anonymous
| Maryland just announced a stay at home order and Im wondering if our nanny is commuting to and from our house every day, is that okay? |
Anonymous
| I don’t see that anywhere on MD state gov page |
Anonymous
https://wtop.com/coronavirus/2020/03/coronavirus-updates-dc-maryland-virginia-march-30/ |
Anonymous
| I was wondering the same! |
Anonymous
| Same. |
Anonymous
| If you’re the employer I think it depends on if you are considered essential. If so I think your nanny can come to work. The MD gov page might have more information on what is considered an essential service. |
Anonymous
Anonymous
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The order is silent on childcare.
I get that childcare CENTERS should be closed except for children of essential personnel but having a nanny at your home seems like less riskier than childcare centers in terms of exposure. Anyway...it's not covered at all... |
Anonymous
| Your nanny should not be coming into work any longer. Pay them as you see fit until the order is over. If they are fired without cause pay the severance and assist them with filing for unemployment. |
Anonymous
| Anecdotal but the advice in CA was the childcare (including nannies) is only essential for essential employees. And "essential" does not mean "important." |
Anonymous
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Yes, your nanny can come to work if you and your nanny really close the loop: she only sees your family and you only see her. A couple posters here (me included) get nanny’s groceries and supplies when DH does our weekly shopping to limit exposure.
You have to trust your nanny and your nanny has to trust you. |
Anonymous
Our nanny is both essential and important. Don’t be a jerk. |
Anonymous
With all due respect that refers to you not your nanny. |
Anonymous
| A staffer from Hogan’s office tweeted that nannies are exempt as essential (they fall under residential services). https://twitter.com/katadhall/status/1244703523909984256?s=21 |
Anonymous
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hi! Your link above doesn't work...
Would love to see that tweet. Thanks! |