Your agreement with the agency is separate from the work agreement you'll sign with your nanny. One covers the search; the other covers the job. Read both carefully.
Tammy Gold, LCSW, spent years matching families with nannies before writing Secrets of the Nanny Whisperer (Penguin). Today she works beside families, and their agencies, as a neutral expert: defining the job, interviewing candidates, checking references and setting up the first 30 days.
Ask for anything unclear to be explained in writing. If a term would cost you money in a likely situation, such as the nanny leaving after a month, understand it now rather than later. For legal review of the agreement itself, consult an attorney; I can help you understand how these terms play out in real placements.
You can ask. Some agencies will adjust timing or trial terms. Get any change written into the agreement.
Some offer a template; many don't. Either way, the work agreement should reflect your family's actual job. See the nanny contract guide.
No. This guide explains common terms from a placement and family perspective. An attorney can advise on your specific agreement.
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