Action Network

The 7 Question Snapshot

Where I am now:

Not in the US?

Who do you employ in your home? Full-time child care provider (nanny) Part-time child care provider Full-time home care attendant Part-time home care attendant House cleaner Other I do not employ a domestic worker

Do you have a written contract or work agreement with your household employee? Yes No

What is the average hourly wage you pay your household employee*? $8 or less $10 $12 $15 $20 More than $20 An annual salary (please share below)

Do you pay your employee overtime if she works more than 40 hours/week? Yes No My employee doesn't work more than 40 hours/week

Do you offer your household employee the following types of paid time off? Sick days (i.e. if they get the flu or their child gets sick) Parental Leave (i.e. maternity/paternity leave) Medical Leave (i.e. in event of severe/chronic illness for themselves or a family member)

What are the biggest obstacles you face in doing any of the above? I don't have enough information on what to do It's uncomfortable to discuss these things with my employee I can't afford to pay a living wage My employee doesn't want a written agreement

Which of the below resources would be most helpful in overcoming these challenges? Templates of working agreements A conversation guide for difficult conversation A guide about relevant state and federal laws A checklist about what ideally you should be providing A report about the benefits people in your area provide their employees Access or discounts to a payroll service

Do you have any other comments, feedback or suggestions?

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