Nanny Employment Agreement

Nanny Employment Agreement

Parties and Effective Date

Effective Date:

Position and Duties

Start Date:     Employment Status: Full-time Part-time Live-in Live-out

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Frequency:     Method of Payment:

Overtime: Hours worked in excess of the normal workday or workweek will be compensated at a rate of unless otherwise required by applicable wage-and-hour law.

Observed paid holidays: New Year's Day Thanksgiving Christmas Day Other:

Payroll, Taxes and Status

Employment Tax Treatment: The parties acknowledge and agree that the Nanny will be treated as an employee for tax and labor law purposes. Employer will withhold applicable federal, state and local income taxes and will pay employer-side payroll taxes as required by law unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing.

Benefits and reimbursements, if any, are described here:

Safety, Confidentiality and Background Screening

Child Safety and Conduct: The Nanny shall at all times observe safety practices required by the Employer and applicable law. The Nanny certifies that she/he has not engaged in conduct that would pose a risk to children and agrees to immediately report any accident, illness or incident to the Employer.

Confidentiality: The Nanny shall keep confidential all personal, medical and financial information concerning the Employer's household and its members. This obligation survives termination of employment.

Background Checks and References: The Nanny authorizes the Employer to verify employment history and to obtain criminal history, driving records, and child-protection registry checks where permitted by law. The Nanny further authorizes the release of information by former employers and references.

Authorization to Conduct Checks: I authorize background checks and reference checks as described above.

Termination

Termination Without Cause: Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing days' written notice or payment in lieu of notice.

Termination For Cause: Employer may terminate for cause immediately for serious misconduct, neglect, child abuse, dishonesty, intoxication on duty, criminal conviction impacting employment, or material breach of this Agreement.

Liability, Emergency Medical Care and Transportation

Emergency Medical Care: Employer authorizes the Nanny to seek emergency medical care for the child(ren) when immediate care is required. Employer will be notified as soon as reasonably possible. The Employer shall be responsible for medical expenses not covered by insurance.

Transportation: If the Nanny is authorized to transport children in Employer's vehicle or a personal vehicle, the Nanny must maintain a valid driver's license and insurance as required by law. Any such authorization must be expressly documented in writing.

Non-Solicitation and Return of Property

Non-Solicitation: During employment and for a period of six months following termination, the Nanny agrees not to solicit employment of household employees or to recruit children or staff away from the Employer.

Return of Property: All keys, records, schedules and property of the Employer shall be returned immediately upon termination of employment.

Employment History

Previous Employer 1

Dates Employed: From to

Previous Employer 2

Dates Employed: From to

Education

Graduation Date:

References

Reference 1

Reference 2

Reference 3

Legal Disclosures

At-Will Employment: Unless otherwise specified in a written amendment signed by both parties, the employment relationship is at-will. Either the Employer or the Nanny may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any lawful reason, subject to the notice and termination provisions set forth in this Agreement.

Equal Opportunity: Employer is an equal opportunity household and will not unlawfully discriminate against the Nanny on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Applicant Certification and Authorization

I certify that all information provided in this Agreement, including any attachments or supporting documents, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any material misstatements or omissions may result in termination of employment.

Authorization: I authorize the Employer to contact former employers and listed references and to obtain consumer reports, criminal background checks, driving records and other information necessary to evaluate my suitability for employment in a childcare setting.

Consent to First Aid/CPR Provision (optional): Nanny holds current First Aid/CPR training and will provide documentation.

Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning its subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings, written or oral. Any modifications must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which the primary work is performed, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Acknowledgment

By signing below, the parties acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to all terms contained in this Nanny Employment Agreement.

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