Nanny Share Rates

[Anonymous]

We are looking into doing a share with a family in our neighborhood, but want to get an idea of the standard rates before we post an ad. Our babies will be four months at the start of the share. We are hoping for a nanny with some formal newborn training or early childhood education coursework. We are also hoping the individual has at least five years of professional experience. We would be paying on the books. We were thinking $26 an hour for two babies, and $22 for one baby (we will need five more hours of care per week than our share partners. The extra 5 hours we need would come out to $33 an hour due to overtime laws. We would also add in all paid federal holidays with the exception of Columbus Day, and two weeks of vacation. Please let me know honest thoughts. We really want someone experienced and loving, and want to ensure we’re providing a competitive compensation to ensure that. Thanks in advance

[Anonymous]

You will find tons of qualified applicants at that rate - it's on the high end. Make sure to leave room for raises and bonuses.

[Anonymous]

Where are you located?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You will find tons of qualified applicants at that rate - it's on the high end. Make sure to leave room for raises and bonuses.

I don’t think it is that competitive. We pay $26 for one baby and while nanny is wildly qualified and fantastic, other candidates we interviewed were all around $25.

[Anonymous]

Just remember that both families need to be paying at least minimum wage since you're both considered separate employers. At $26/hour, each family is paying $13/hour, which is below minimum wage in DC. You would be OK in Maryland (for now) and Virginia. Typically nanny share families pay a nanny 2/3rds of their normal rate. For example, if a nanny's rate is $21/hour, each family pays $14/hour. But you may need to boost that a bit to meet minimum wage requirements.

[Anonymous]

I am a Nanny and would love to send you my resume.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just remember that both families need to be paying at least minimum wage since you're both considered separate employers. At $26/hour, each family is paying $13/hour, which is below minimum wage in DC. You would be OK in Maryland (for now) and Virginia. Typically nanny share families pay a nanny 2/3rds of their normal rate. For example, if a nanny's rate is $21/hour, each family pays $14/hour. But you may need to boost that a bit to meet minimum wage requirements.

This is not correct. She needs to gross over minimum wage for the hours worked so they are well in the clear for the 2 baby rate, and the 1 baby rate at 22/hr. What you are saying doesn't make sense since the nanny is never making under minimum wage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just remember that both families need to be paying at least minimum wage since you're both considered separate employers. At $26/hour, each family is paying $13/hour, which is below minimum wage in DC. You would be OK in Maryland (for now) and Virginia. Typically nanny share families pay a nanny 2/3rds of their normal rate. For example, if a nanny's rate is $21/hour, each family pays $14/hour. But you may need to boost that a bit to meet minimum wage requirements.

This is not correct. She needs to gross over minimum wage for the hours worked so they are well in the clear for the 2 baby rate, and the 1 baby rate at 22/hr. What you are saying doesn't make sense since the nanny is never making under minimum wage.

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/2020-joint-employment/fact-sheet

Agreed. It means that both employers (jointly) are liable for overtime and there is no one child rate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just remember that both families need to be paying at least minimum wage since you're both considered separate employers. At $26/hour, each family is paying $13/hour, which is below minimum wage in DC. You would be OK in Maryland (for now) and Virginia. Typically nanny share families pay a nanny 2/3rds of their normal rate. For example, if a nanny's rate is $21/hour, each family pays $14/hour. But you may need to boost that a bit to meet minimum wage requirements.

This is not correct. She needs to gross over minimum wage for the hours worked so they are well in the clear for the 2 baby rate, and the 1 baby rate at 22/hr. What you are saying doesn't make sense since the nanny is never making under minimum wage.

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/2020-joint-employment/fact-sheet

Agreed. It means that both employers (jointly) are liable for overtime and there is no one child rate.

Yes. And, to add on, the overtime should really be paid at a blended rate. Not cherry picked to be on the cheaper rate. If she works 45 hours a week, you shouldn’t decide that the “extra” five hours are the ones with one child. The blended average rate if she is working 40 hours at 26$/hr and 5 hours at 22$/hr is an average of 25.56$/hr for an OT rate of $38.33. So, basically, she should get her entire blended base rate of $1150/week plus the overtime differential of $63.89 (OT rate - average pay) x 5 hours

[Anonymous]

PP here. I agreed too quickly. You can have a contractual one child rate.. that’s fine. But you can not calculate Overtime exclusively on the cheaper rate. And, yes, both employers are jointly liable for the entire salary

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You will find tons of qualified applicants at that rate - it's on the high end. Make sure to leave room for raises and bonuses.

I don’t think it is that competitive. We pay $26 for one baby and while nanny is wildly qualified and fantastic, other candidates we interviewed were all around $25.

If it's not competitive, she'll find out soon enough.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just remember that both families need to be paying at least minimum wage since you're both considered separate employers. At $26/hour, each family is paying $13/hour, which is below minimum wage in DC. You would be OK in Maryland (for now) and Virginia. Typically nanny share families pay a nanny 2/3rds of their normal rate. For example, if a nanny's rate is $21/hour, each family pays $14/hour. But you may need to boost that a bit to meet minimum wage requirements.

This is not correct. She needs to gross over minimum wage for the hours worked so they are well in the clear for the 2 baby rate, and the 1 baby rate at 22/hr. What you are saying doesn't make sense since the nanny is never making under minimum wage.

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/2020-joint-employment/fact-sheet

Agreed. It means that both employers (jointly) are liable for overtime and there is no one child rate.

Yes. And, to add on, the overtime should really be paid at a blended rate. Not cherry picked to be on the cheaper rate. If she works 45 hours a week, you shouldn’t decide that the “extra” five hours are the ones with one child. The blended average rate if she is working 40 hours at 26$/hr and 5 hours at 22$/hr is an average of 25.56$/hr for an OT rate of $38.33. So, basically, she should get her entire blended base rate of $1150/week plus the overtime differential of $63.89 (OT rate - average pay) x 5 hours

No, she’s paid the full amount for up to 40, then overtime on that rate.

[Anonymous]

One thing you want to make clear in the negotiations/offer/contract: Who decides what those two weeks of vacation are? And what kind of notice needs to be given?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:One thing you want to make clear in the negotiations/offer/contract: Who decides what those two weeks of vacation are? And what kind of notice needs to be given?

Sounds like nanny will pick her two weeks and let both families know. Most contracts require a minimum of 2 months to make plans.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:One thing you want to make clear in the negotiations/offer/contract: Who decides what those two weeks of vacation are? And what kind of notice needs to be given?

To add on this: how much notice for sick days, what the 'rules' will be in terms of sick kids staying home, who will host, etc.