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[quote=Anonymous]I am the PP who said I agree with 9:50.  I am a nanny.  She made her choice (I've done something similar actually when I was in a bind, but we both agreed to it and it worked out good), and has now put you in an awkward spot.
It was obvious that she was very sick and showed up anyways.  You sent her home, so now you're stuck being the bad guy by not paying her (even though she agreed with this initially).

11:17 suggested making up some babysitting hours - not a bad idea- but I wouldn't phrase it as "making up" (see thread about banking hours).  I would stick with the original agreement (unpaid sick leave, therefore not paying her for today and any additional sick days), but, you could ask her if she wants to work a couple nights next week (and this isn't required- just something to say if you're feeling a little bad about it).

Maybe send her an email tonight?
"Hi Nanny, I hope you are resting up.  I think it was in both our best interests that you took today off since you were under the weather.  I know you don't want to lose income, and I can understand that, but if you're sick and unable to care for ______ , then I have to make a judgement call.  We had previously agreed to changes in our work agreement which were that we would pay you for your time away and therefore any additional time off (including sick days) would be unpaid.  However, if you would like to work a couple extra nights next week, we could use you Tues and Thurs until around 9pm.  Let me know what you think.  And please touch base with me later about how you're feeling so I can make appropriate plans for tomorrow.  Thank you, ______ "[/quote]

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