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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I haven't experienced this yet, but I would not fire a nanny for getting pregnant.  I would not be able to manage through a 3 month maternity leave (& it would definitely be unpaid as most of mine was). I would have to find someone new because I have to work to pay for child care.

If it was a nanny with [i]long-term[/i] relationship (more than 3 years of employment) and a normal pregnancy (no bedrest, etc), I would figure out how to manage through 6 weeks with a temp.

However, I don't know if I would want a nanny who brings her child to my home (& I definitely would feel cheated if I was paying the same as before), and I would be very uncomfortable taking a mom from her child to watch mine.

I can see where people might make accommodations for a very beloved nanny, but realistically, a nanny who brings her child to work is going to have her attention split and it will affect the quality of care, plus with two young children, the chance of illness is greater, etc.  [/quote]

My problem is terminating a contract right when you've learned the employee is pregnant.  Since when does pregnancy equal incompetence? Did she lose a leg too?  If you're not paying the nanny during her maternity leave then you should absolutely give her the opportunity to come back if she wanted to. There are many families who value their nanny and have sought out "temporary" nannies.  I think anyone who has been with my family for over 1 year, deserves that right to return to their job; especially if we have had no problems throughout our journey. And working people are kept from their child everyday.  You should let that be her choice. I know it's just a job but I wouldn't want to put my nanny in that position where she has to worry about a new born and seeking a new job.

I highly think taking care of 2 children will affect the quality of care. To me it's an excuse to pay less. I am not saying you have to continue to pay the same amount for someone else bringing their kid to work but the amount that most families want to pay is absurd. Yes, nanny brings her child but she has no say about her contract hours, benefits, responsibilities etc., so it's not an equal arrangement and it shouldn't be identified as a share.

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