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[quote=nannydebsays]I would think any agency that wanted to guarantee that THEY would get their placement fee would choose to do a credit check on the families that hire them. It's not like nanny agencies are pure profit businesses and can afford to work with families that are deadbeats.

Whether they would share any info with nannies...I doubt they would. If a family was truly awful risk, the agency might just choose not to work with them.

Having been burned badly by a family in the past BECAUSE I let my love for the kids blind me to all the signs that there were issues, here are some suggestions:

Add a clause in your contract that specifies when your paycheck is due, and WHAT the penalty is for the family if they don't pay you on time. Things like late fees, coverage of any and all overdraft fees resulting from unavailable pay, and a statement that nanny will not be at work the day after payday if her check is not in her bank ON payday.

(Fiscally responsible employers will sign off on this, because they have sufficient funds to ensure that they never ever screw up their nanny's pay.)

Second, never assume your job and pay check are secure. If you feel you need to allow one screw-up on your employers behalf, do so, but at the second screw-up be out there with your (constantly updated) resume package seeking new work with reliable employers.

(Don't let love of the kids keep you in a job when you are blatantly disrespected financially.)

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