Putting liability within a nanny contract

[Anonymous]

I'm on the verge of signing a full time nanny contract. Has anyone ever had something in the contract about protecting the nanny from liability in case of something happening? My lawyer is recommending it, but I can't really figure out why. In the case of gross negligence then I'd expect to be liable (and I don't intend on being negligent). If I cause an accident while driving their car, I'd volunteer to pay the deductible. What would a liability clause protect me from?

[Anonymous]

Does your lawyer have any language to put in? You don't want to take on any liability that you don't have to.

[Anonymous]

Is your lawyer an employment lawyer? Seems like he / she would have the appropriate language to put into the contract.

[Anonymous]

The replies above ^^^

[Anonymous]

He's probably just being cautious. People r sue happpy

[Anonymous]

I’m confused. Are you the nanny or the employer?

[Anonymous]

Listen to your lawyer. The language is put in there to be cautious and to protect you from being sued. If something happens and you *want* to take responsibility, then nothing in the contract will prevent you from doing so.