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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. The intent was 2 week notice; one to do a wind-down here, one week paid but not reporting for work. I don't have the extra cash laying around to pay two weeks of full salary to two different people, so this was my best effort.

She has chosen not to come in tomorrow and "let me know" whether she'll be here Wed-Fri. I am somewhat surprised by this as she's always seemed to have a decent moral compass. If my boss told me I was laid off effective end of week, I wouldn't just not show up the next day. I'd tie up lose ends (maybe not with a smile, but I'd try) and leave gracefully.

I'm now trying to evaluate what the plan should be for compensation at separation. She is CHOOSING not to work when we asked her to finish this time. [/quote]

Lying around not laying around.  Aside from that, the manner in which you chose to tell her was wrong.  What do you expect her to do?  As stated earlier, you should have told her on Friday so she had time to process.  Also, I do not believe the "obscure" language excuse.  Sounds like you found a cheaper, illegal for a nanny.  You get what you pay for.[/quote]

Admittedly I've never been able to keep "lying around, lie down" etc. straight. It's my deep grammar character flaw, and I try to cope as best I can.

The "obscure language" is a European language. New nanny is a Wisconsin born US citizen and holds a teaching degree in the language. If I get what I pay for, apparently I'll get a wonderful nanny!

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