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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Husband here of OP. We are not talking about springing anything. When we made arrangements over a month ago, we discussed flexibility. Didn't seem to be a problem.

Now when discussing an actual instance about a month away, we were met with confusion. I guess from reading the initial responses we are way off base but we did think it reasonable that the nanny may be willing to work slightly longer days the following week if needed. Not looking for a one to one of hours exchange just some understanding that life does not work on a perfect, structured schedule.

Oh well, you live and learn. [/quote]

OP and husband, the thing is, nannies are hourly employees and must be paid for every hour worked. You cannot have her work extra hours unpaid, even if she worked less hours the previous week. That is not a choice that you have under the law. What is your choice is whether or not to guarantee hours, however not doing so at this point will almost certainly lose you this nanny. Flexibility when it comes to hiring a nanny means that she has some flexibility in the hours she can be available (ie. she doesn't need to pick up a kid after work, work another job, etc.). Flexibility does NOT mean that you get carte blanche to amend her schedule or demand her availability any time you please. [/quote]

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