Pay nanny during COVID-19 if not working?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is in regards to PP

This is my case, they’re paying me under the table, even though I didn’t want this. Now I had to beg the, for 3 weeks!!! To at least give me some money to pay for my bills and food. They’re totally tried not to pay me anything, until they finally did, and want me back when this is over....meanwhile they’re still working and making money

You go to unemployment office, apply, and explain that they refused to pay you legally. An investigation will be started and eventually you will get your money and they will get a hefty fine. Also, take them to small claims court which may be faster. Do not let these bastards get away with this.

[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

You're just jealous!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is in regards to PP

This is my case, they’re paying me under the table, even though I didn’t want this. Now I had to beg the, for 3 weeks!!! To at least give me some money to pay for my bills and food. They’re totally tried not to pay me anything, until they finally did, and want me back when this is over....meanwhile they’re still working and making money

Work legally and you won’t have to be begged to be paid. Many nannies will be receiving a higher salary with the added $600/week unemployment stipend.

[Anonymous]

What notice is in your contract? Pay her that and void the contract. Allow her to collect unemployment while you lay her off. Offer her a bonus (and tell her the amount in advance) if she returns to work for you.

[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.

Yes, they are (will be).

[Anonymous]

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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.

It’s insane that your nanny would make more from unemployment. I wouldn’t, even with the added $600.

[Anonymous]

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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

Obviously, you are an idiot.

[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.

Did it work? Were you approved to collect unemployment because you are scared of coronavirus? I thought you had to furnish a lot more evidence than that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have had a nanny for three years but given the current situation we are going to tell her to stay at home. We plan to bring her back once things calm down - which obviously could be in June. We are wondering whether we should continue to pay her as if she was working full-time, or pay her a reduced rate? And if a reduced rate - what % of her salary? What are folks doing in this case?

Thanks in advance!

She’s NOT coming back if you don’t pay her in the interim! WTF are you thinking? She’ll have a better job with decent people by then.

[Anonymous]

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

YES YES AND YES!!!!Big thank you to all god people out there.
In the end of the day we have bills too...
Nanny here

[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.

Well, we're both working and paying our nanny to stay home. It sucks, but it's the right thing to do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is in regards to PP

This is my case, they’re paying me under the table, even though I didn’t want this. Now I had to beg the, for 3 weeks!!! To at least give me some money to pay for my bills and food. They’re totally tried not to pay me anything, until they finally did, and want me back when this is over....meanwhile they’re still working and making money

You still took the job. And now you're dealing with the consequences of it. By getting paid under the table, you are cheating the government out of taxes. So it's hard to feel sorry for you now that you aren't getting paid.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This is in regards to PP

This is my case, they’re paying me under the table, even though I didn’t want this. Now I had to beg the, for 3 weeks!!! To at least give me some money to pay for my bills and food. They’re totally tried not to pay me anything, until they finally did, and want me back when this is over....meanwhile they’re still working and making money

This is when you file for unemployment.

How do you file for unemployment when you're not paid on the books? It means your employers never contributed to unemployment for you.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This is in regards to PP

This is my case, they’re paying me under the table, even though I didn’t want this. Now I had to beg the, for 3 weeks!!! To at least give me some money to pay for my bills and food. They’re totally tried not to pay me anything, until they finally did, and want me back when this is over....meanwhile they’re still working and making money

This is when you file for unemployment.

How do you file for unemployment when you're not paid on the books? It means your employers never contributed to unemployment for you.

It’s much harder but still possible, though will be extremely difficult right now due to the volume of people applying and being unable to speak with a representative. But, you can still file. You will need verification of income and both you and your employers will owe back taxes. If you want to collect from the government, you need to contribute. The government is funded by the tax payers, not a magic money tree. I would start by filing your taxes, then move to unemployment. The IRS can help you.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This is in regards to PP

This is my case, they’re paying me under the table, even though I didn’t want this. Now I had to beg the, for 3 weeks!!! To at least give me some money to pay for my bills and food. They’re totally tried not to pay me anything, until they finally did, and want me back when this is over....meanwhile they’re still working and making money

You still took the job. And now you're dealing with the consequences of it. By getting paid under the table, you are cheating the government out of taxes. So it's hard to feel sorry for you now that you aren't getting paid.

You decline the job if they will not pay legally and don't pay on the schedule agreed.