I take a wk off for my vac. That's five paid days. But the Monday, start of my vac is a stat. So I always take the fri off. One vac day. Then following wk is one stat day and four paid vac days. Works out in the end.
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I take a wk off for my vac. That's five paid days. But the Monday, start of my vac is a stat. So I always take the fri off. One vac day. Then following wk is one stat day and four paid vac days. Works out in the end.
Has anyone ever had a parent say "well you know...you have to work the day before and the day after to be paid for a stat holiday!" ps I don't get paid for vacation
No never. Is that true? In our line of work??? Huh I didn't know. But they don't say that to me. I guess my parents view me as I'm the boss my business. I'll tell u when I'm off and what to pay. If you don't agree there are plenty of daycares around :)
I have heard that out in the business world before...but babydom...you have a great point...it is our business....we are the boss...actually if you think about it...if someone who works in an office takes a week off that has a stat holiday in it....they get another day in lieu of the stat..I just KNOW I WILL HAVE ONE PARENT THAT WILL SAY THIS TO ME....THE ONE THAT LOVES THE WORD "FREE".... LOL
Ya I'd just say sorry this is how I'm running MY business. If she is uncomfortable with the way U run things maybe she should look else where. Lol
Never had a parent say that!! My contract reads that all stats are regular fee.
I think we should be paid sick days - at least 3 a year because we are constantly exposed to the runny noses and illnesses from the DCKs. I don't think it will happen until it becomes a standard and more daycares do it though.
I don't have a provision for sick days but there have been many days during this past winter where I was working and feeling at about 30% and having a sick day would have gone a long way to helping me. I have never taken a sick day in 5 years but I get some of the same stomach bugs and illnesses that the dcks have and since we get exposed to it - we should also be considered for sick days.:o:o:unsure::bl ink:
I think that if we were all to stand together and make at least 5 vaccay day and 5 sick days the norm, then it would be the norm. unfortunately there will always be people who are trying to underhand , and allow these practices to happen.
It is the same with daily prices, and food, crafts ect. Not to say that we should alll be the same, but if we were all to band together and say this is what we need to survive, then doesn't everyone feel that would be best?
This is labour standard laws. Labour standard is to protect employees from unscrupulous employers taking advantage. This is why, if you ever have to take a parent to court for non-payment, some judge will spend time questioning what the arrangment was to determine if you really self-employed vs employee.Quote:
Originally Posted by sandylynn
If someone said this to me, I would tell them that I am not their employee BUT if they wish for Labour Standard rules to apply, then they can't pick and choose which ones suit them. If they want to consider me an employee, great. They can pay min age and they can contribute to the employer part of CPP, paid leave, breaks etc.
They usually realize that they are better off as is.
I definitely agree with you. It is not the norm in my area to have any paid days off, except for stat holidays, however I have been in the same situation as far as sick days. I have worked when I have been sick before because I don't get compensated for any sick days and I can't afford taking any time off. I have been thinking of adding a few paid sick days a year into my contract.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spixie33
When I worked at a big group daycare it was only part-time staff that were required to work the Friday before a stat holiday to get paid and it was the accountant that use to remind us that it was a requirement , for us running our own daycare at home it is different situation and we can get paid for it, the Parents are clients not our bossesQuote:
Originally Posted by sandylynn
Just a little vent...as I anticipated...I booked 2 weeks holidays...a stat falls in the middle of my holidays...(Victoria day)....I booked the Friday before my holidays start in lieu of the stat holiday...so when I told one of the parents a full weeks pay will be due before my holidays (5 days ..not 4)....she flat out said..."ahh....no... .I shouldn't have to pay a stat holiday when you are on holidays"!!!! She pulled the "everyone else has to work the day before and the day after to get paid for a stat holiday"!!!!This was nooooo surprise ...I completely expected this from this parent....I'm not sure which will be more fun....the cruise or the look on her face when I hand her an envelope on THURSDAY at 5:15!
Oh my!! I quite often pair days off with stat holidays and I'm always clear when I explain they are being charged for the stat day but not the other days. No one has ever questioned this! I'm not sure how I'd respond but likely similar to you....they can either pay it or they're free to give notice!
Have fun and enjoy your cruise! Let us know how it goes with the mom!!
Thank you...I will let you know!
I had this happen to me on my first year. I booked holidays around the July 1st holiday, expecting to be paid. Of course not one parent did. I was such a newbie and I never bothered mentioning it. The next year, I took the same week holidays. I sent a notice home with all parents stating "July 1st (paid stat hoiday) July 2-5th (unpaid vacation days)" that was I was breaking it down for them to clearly see that my stat was paid.
I have a clause in my contract that states that stat holidays are to be paid during the provider's vacation time. Never had an issue with them questioning it.
That's crazy sandylynn. I'd think I'd remind her that.....You are not my boss. This is my business and you are my client. Working the day before and after does not apply in my business. I require the stat day paid. If you are still having issues with paying me what I require then perhaps another daycare will be a better fit for your needs, let me know what you would like to do. Thank you.
I'd say that or email/text her that. Hahaha.
Well...like Suzie_Homemaker said...."if she would like the Labour Standard rules to apply..." I am sure she won't mind paying me the minimum hourly rate...hmmm. let's see....that's $11.00 an hour I think...oh and yes pay her contribution of the CPP I have to pay on what she pays me....I'll remind her of these things LOL....let the woman who likes the word 'FREE"....get a very big RUDE AWAKENING
Oh that would be so fun! I'm not sure I could pull it off, because I'm not great at confrontation. But I would love to say "Oh, you thought the Labour board standards applied to home daycares? So that must mean you want to start paying me minimum wage each hour! "
That is so funny:)
so it shows us that having it in our contract helps us when someone questions us on it like Busy ECE says
Holy Cow!!! If I didn't charge parents when their kids were home sick...I wouldn't have a paycheck! If it's not one...it's another that is sick....or the parents would just say they don't feel well and keep the kid at home cause they are taking a day off...Quote:
Originally Posted by MsBell