Anonymous
Post 06/11/2021 20:29     Subject: Re:Rate for using full-time nanny as occasional babysitter
You have to pay time-and-a-half. There really is no legal way around it.
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2021 16:01     Subject: Re:Rate for using full-time nanny as occasional babysitter
Anonymous wrote:the phrase "USING full time Nanny"...Extremely inappropriate!


DP here. No, it’s not an inappropriate use of the word. How long have you been using American English as your primary language?
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2021 21:55     Subject: Rate for using full-time nanny as occasional babysitter
We paid time and a half. We consequently didn't go out much!
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2021 15:51     Subject: Re:Rate for using full-time nanny as occasional babysitter
the phrase "USING full time Nanny"...Extremely inappropriate!
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2021 11:32     Subject: Re:Rate for using full-time nanny as occasional babysitter
Pay your nanny cash for the occasional babysitting. She'd appreciate that.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2021 16:52     Subject: Re:Rate for using full-time nanny as occasional babysitter
I would suggest that you hire a separate babysitter for occasional sitting during the weekend.

Because a.) you definitely do not want your Nanny to feel burned-out and b.) it will be more cost-effective for your family since you would be obligated to pay your Nanny OT pay for any hours over 40/week.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2021 15:05     Subject: Re:Rate for using full-time nanny as occasional babysitter
Legally, you have to pay the OT rate. I would also argue that ethically, you have to.

So, pay up, or find a different babysitter.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2021 11:46     Subject: Rate for using full-time nanny as occasional babysitter
Legally you pay the overtime rate OP.

This is why you have babysitters in addition to your nanny!
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2021 09:55     Subject: Rate for using full-time nanny as occasional babysitter
Anonymous wrote:I am in the process of hiring a full-time nanny for my infant son. I understand that as a full-time employee, a full-time nanny is required to be paid 1.5 times her regular rate for any hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a given week. However, how does one handle pay for the occasional evening babysitting gig? On the one hand, it seems like the time-and-a-half rule should apply, since the nanny would technically be working over 40 hours in a given week. However, the job of nannying is arguably distinct from babysitting, and paying someone 1.5 times their regular rate to simply stand by while a child is sleeping seems excessive. Any thoughts/guidance?


According to the IRS and Wage and Labor, there's no difference. They are both childcare, and the distinction is negligible. However, some nannies are willing to write their contract so that they are distinct. If that's the route you want to go, make sure that it's in your contract.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2021 09:18     Subject: Re:Rate for using full-time nanny as occasional babysitter
I think you should offer cash for date night babysitting at whatever rate the Nanny wants for doing this.
Anonymous
Post 06/06/2021 22:07     Subject: Rate for using full-time nanny as occasional babysitter
Anonymous wrote:No decent nanny will dial down her vigilance and work ethics when doing a different "job" for their boss. The nanny will still clean up all the toys played with before bed, clean up the high chair tray, the floor under the high chair, etc.

We pay our nanny time and a half for babysitting. But we also feel free to say "while the kids are sleeping, would you organize the bookshelf and pull out any books you think the kids are past reading?" or "Once the kids are asleep, would you please fold this basket of their clothes while you're watching Netflix?"



Uck.
Anonymous
Post 06/06/2021 22:06     Subject: Re:Rate for using full-time nanny as occasional babysitter
Ask your nanny
Anonymous
Post 06/06/2021 16:22     Subject: Rate for using full-time nanny as occasional babysitter
It will vary depending on the nanny. As babysitting gigs are usually paid in cash, many nannies will have a 'babysitting rate' that is lower than OT rate.
Anonymous
Post 06/06/2021 14:47     Subject: Rate for using full-time nanny as occasional babysitter
No decent nanny will dial down her vigilance and work ethics when doing a different "job" for their boss. The nanny will still clean up all the toys played with before bed, clean up the high chair tray, the floor under the high chair, etc.

We pay our nanny time and a half for babysitting. But we also feel free to say "while the kids are sleeping, would you organize the bookshelf and pull out any books you think the kids are past reading?" or "Once the kids are asleep, would you please fold this basket of their clothes while you're watching Netflix?"
Anonymous
Post 06/06/2021 13:22     Subject: Rate for using full-time nanny as occasional babysitter
I am in the process of hiring a full-time nanny for my infant son. I understand that as a full-time employee, a full-time nanny is required to be paid 1.5 times her regular rate for any hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a given week. However, how does one handle pay for the occasional evening babysitting gig? On the one hand, it seems like the time-and-a-half rule should apply, since the nanny would technically be working over 40 hours in a given week. However, the job of nannying is arguably distinct from babysitting, and paying someone 1.5 times their regular rate to simply stand by while a child is sleeping seems excessive. Any thoughts/guidance?