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[quote=Anonymous]Jeff said to bring argument to Off Topic and so I am.

The only purpose of this program is cheap childcare for cheap Americans.  I do not see how it could ever be a cultural exchange program when 45 hours a week is taking care of children.

No overtime is paid.  Frequently, there are 4 children for the au pair to care for.

The program needs to be revamped as follows:

1.  Can work no more than 40 hours a week.
2.  Program conforms to US labor laws.
3.  Maximum of two children to care for.
4.  Paid prevailing minimum wage of jurisdiction in which the host family lives.
5.  No housework or yardwork, other than cleaning her room.  Straightening children's room but no vaccuming.  No cooking, cleaning kitchen for entire family and NEVER laundry for parents.
6.  Every hour on the clock, e.g., AP has to pick up child from school at 3:30, on clock for travel time to school.
7.  Two full weekends, Friday, 6 pm to Monday, 6 am, free.
8.  All Federal holidays off.
9.  If AP is taken on holiday with family, no taking care of kids.  If taking care if kids is expected, then she has a private room.
10.  Holiday meals cooked by host family, no using AP as maid.

Flame away, I 'm asbestos!

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