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[quote=webbkathy][quote=Anonymous]Yes, most nannies earn reduced rates for hours in which the children are sleeping, provided that they are sleeping through the night.  The most common formula in DC is to pay the nanny or sitter her regular rate during hours in which the children area awake and then to pay a flat stipend of $50-$100 for the hours when the children sleep.  I have also had sitters request their regular rate for hours when the children are awake plus half the regular rate for hours when the children are sleeping.

There are alternatives.  If the nanny is working at least 24 consecutive hours, federal labor law allows you to pay regular rates for 16 hours and then nothing for up to 8 hours of sleep time per 24 hour period, provided that the nanny is provided with reasonable sleep accommodations and can sleep for at least five of those hours.

If you are hiring someone to stay up throughout the night to monitor and feed a newborn, expect to pay a premium over and above the nanny's regular rate, with time and a half after 40 hours in a week.  Also keep in mind that night nannies or newborn nurses who specialize in overnights typically earn more per hour than regular daytime nannies, largely because no one really loves staying awake all night.  You may be able to pay regular nanny rates if the night-shift nanny has a bed and can sleep in between nighttime feedings.

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+1 excellent explanation.

I will note that in MD and for all live out nannies OT kicks in after 40 hours. [/quote]

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