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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I also think you can factor in the 3.5 years here. If she has played by the "rules" until now, I would be very inclined to try to pay her something.[/quote]

I wouldn't. OP's job isn't going to pay her if she takes time off and has no leave. It's effectively the same as FMLA would be.

Keep paying her insurance, don't pay her. I'm sure she isn't expecting you to. [/quote]

I love how everyone likes to compare nannying to any other job, except when it isn't convenient. OP is probably actually covered by FMLA and can take extended leave to care for a relative without fear of losing her job. OP probably gets more than 2 weeks of vacation after having X amount of years of experience in her field, and nearly 4 years in her current position. OP probably has clearly defined job duties and boundaries concerning what can reasonably be expected of her.

Stop trying to compare the two jobs. OPs nanny has cared for her family and her children for nearly 4 years, so clearly they have been happy with her, and OP clearly has a desire to help. Now, in OP's case she can't afford to pay her and someone else, and I think that's perfectly okay. However the attitude that because your job doesn't see you as a person worthy of compassion means your nanny isn't either is appalling. Remember your lack of compassion next time you leave your child in the hands of your nanny and you can only hope she has more compassion for them than you do for her. [/quote]

What? That's ridiculous. Pretty much every job in America doesn't pay you to take leave beyond what you are allotted. It isn't a surprise to nanny or anyone else because it is in the contract. Why should this be different or above and beyond? I don't think the risk is the nanny leaving - presumably she needs a job, too. I also doubt the nanny is covered by FMLA - the "company" is too small - but I do think she should be.

It has nothing to do with compassion. It has to do with a contract and money. [/quote]

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