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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]1. Whether it’s ok to switch hours around in the week really just depends on the norms and expectations you have both set in the relationship. I think it’s a fair ask, but I would probably have framed it as a trade in advance: “We’ll be out of town M-W, so would you mind working all day Thursday instead of all day Wednesday this week?” Just so it’s clear what how you are thinking of it.

2. Legally you only have to pay overtime on hours actually worked. Thus, nanny takes Monday off for vacation and then you ask her to work late Thursday, you pay her for hours, but only pay 1.5x if she has actually worked more than 40 for the week.[/quote]

Op needs to be consistent with the requirements upon returning from vacation. But, I’m not sure how this works because I work 40 hours and it’s guaranteed. Say nanny works 50 hrs per week and has guaranteed hours. Is that 40 or 50 hours when they don’t use her? Is she not going to get overtime on a week you go on vacation because she did not “physically” work or does she still get paid in full? Serious question. [/quote]

Legally, yes, if you usually work 50 hours per week and actually work 40 one week, due to vacation time, guaranteed hours, holiday, whatever, you are not owed overtime. Practically, we don’t, and it seems really petty to actually drop someone’s paycheck below the usual level. I do agree, though, that when it comes to paying extra, beyond the usual paycheck, strictly folllowing OT law is reasonable. But that’s just a judgment call.[/quote]

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