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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This all sounds like it should be resolved with a conversation with your nanny as standards (if one exists, which I'm not sure it does for this situation) aren't as important as what your nanny's expectations and needs are. What do you mean by "most" weeks? Are there only 2-3 weeks in the year where you need less than 45 hours? Or is this 20 weeks out of the year? Are they randomly spread out or are you doing this every week during the summer, for example? How much notice would you usually be able to give her? You need to clarify this with your nanny so she can tell you whether your plan is acceptable to her or not.

If you've guaranteed 40 hours, then that is what you should pay during vacation (8 hours a day). Doesn't hurt to specify this with her, though, since that is 4 weeks of 40 hours pay a year.

I know some nannies on here are mad that you don't guarantee every single hour she might possibly work, but I think the difference is small enough to be reasonable to a lot of nannies, as long as you're clear about the expected flexibility you need.[/quote]

It's not fair the nanny has to be available and flexible but not get paid for it. The nanny can't take other job during these hours. If op doesn't want to guarantee hours, she shouldn't expect the nanny to be available for any more than 40 hours a week. It isn't reasonable to expect someone to keep their schedule open for you without offering some incentive. 1-2 hours extra is no big deal but 5-10 hours is. She is cheating her out of other work. [/quote]

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