Vacation during holiday season and how to charge

[Rachael]

I think since you are confused yourself and it's your policy and your contracts, then your clients are going to be just as equally confused. The only thing which is clear, is that your policies aren't. LOL

I would send an e-mail where you clearly state which days you are expecting full pay as a stat day, which days you are considering vacation days and so on. If you aren't sure yourself, then really, you can't expect your clients to be. Spell it out for them.

[MonkeyPrincess]

I think since you are confused yourself and it's your policy and your contracts, then your clients are going to be just as equally confused. The only thing which is clear, is that your policies aren't. LOL

I would send an e-mail where you clearly state which days you are expecting full pay as a stat day, which days you are considering vacation days and so on. If you aren't sure yourself, then really, you can't expect your clients to be. Spell it out for them.

I am actually not confused, I asked a question and i had it pretty much sorted out in my mind and was interested to hear what others had to say. Thanks to all who responded.

..BTW, i am not LOL, the way you came across in your post was kind of rude. In my opinion, my 14 page handbook, as well my numerous forms, demonstrate that my policies are well explained. In my case, having a stat fall in my vacation time was something that hasn't happened so far during my time as a DCP, that's why i came here looking for advice. I guarantee every DCP has asked questions and learned tonnes of invaluable info over the years. I am sure everyone has made handbook revisions, corrections, clarifications, etc. No one is perfect.