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Why Good Nannies Leave: How to Keep Top Talent Long-Term
by Westside Nannies | May 7, 2025 | Family Blog, Featured Family Blog
Have you ever found that perfect nanny—the one who feels like part of the family—only to be blindsided when they decide to leave? You’re not alone; many families face this heartbreak and wonder why nannies leave jobs and what they could have done to prevent it. The...
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...