Teachers ONLY daycare AND stat holidays

[Suzie_Homemaker]

Hey!

I made the switch to just having teachers and operating only from Sept - June. I am closed (without pay) during Winter break, March break and July/August.

Here's my question: I have in my contract that I am paid stat days and list them. I only listed the stat days for which I am OPEN. Therefor, Dec 25, 26 and Jan 1 were not included. Is that the norm in this situation?

I am beginning to think perhaps I should have included those stats even though they don't pay for the 2 week winter break - thoughts? I am screwed for those 3 days now, but at least I can update for Fall 2016 if I need to. I don't know what I was thinking until after it was signed.

I don't understand why stat days are relevant over Christmas if you not open anyway.

There is no norm - few provider operate for teacher only. Small minority. Those who do locally, close for summer, not Christmas and March Break so where they open Christmas, those stat days are relevant. But you said you closed anyway.

I know I wouldn't pay for stat days when my provider wouldn't be working the week before or the week after. You are not screwed for those 3 days now 'cause you not entitled to them when you aren't working - you aren't charging for Canada day in July when you are closed, why you think people will pay for Christmas closing stat days too?

Also, Boxing Day not a stat day in every province so might be a non-issue anyway.