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How to Spot a Fake Reference When You’re Hiring a New Nanny
by Westside Nannies | Feb 7, 2024 | Family Blog, Featured Family Blog, Uncategorized
When you’re searching for a new nanny, one of the most important steps you can take is checking references for any potential hires. Reference checks are a golden opportunity to learn more, not just about a nanny’s job history, but about her strengths and weaknesses,...
My Nanny Hasn’t Shown Up for 3 Days. Can I Fire Her?
by Westside Nannies | Jan 18, 2018 | Family Blog | 0 Comments
Q: My nanny has not called or shown up to work for the past three days. I cannot allow this to go on and need to find someone new. Legally speaking, will I be firing her or did she quit? A: Generally, if you instruct an employee to stop working for you for any reason,...
My Nanny Got Hurt On the Job. What Should I Do?
by Westside Nannies | Jan 18, 2018 | Family Blog | 0 Comments
Q: My nanny got hurt in a car accident while picking up my kids from school. She can't work for 2 weeks and her medical bills were about $2,000. What should we do? A: Because she was driving as part of her job duties, this falls under your workers' compensation...
Does Vacation Time Carry Over?
by Westside Nannies | Jan 18, 2018 | Family Blog | 0 Comments
Q: My nanny did not use all of her vacation time in 2017. Does she lose it and start fresh in 2018 or does any of it carry over into the New Year? A: In California, vacation time, once earned, is considered wages and cannot be forfeited. As a result, it is not...