Are they paying for the full week or only the days they are using.

One of the things that is very common here in Ottawa is working an extra hour each day and having a day off - ie a Friday off every other week. Most then expect their caregiver to work the 11 hour day and then complain about having to pay for the Friday day off if child doesn't come. Just like any overtime work if the parent is getting paid to work an extra hour I should too.

Those that work 12 hours do not work all five days but should still be paying the equivalent of a 5 day week for the privilege of having care for a full weeks worth of hours.