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Holiday pay for CM when on long-term sick?

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NumptyNu · 18/12/2013 21:41

Should CMs expect to receive 'holiday pay' for Xmas if they are currently 'out of action', and have been so for several months, and may be so for another couple of months?

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YoureBeingASillyBilly · 19/12/2013 22:31

If you are very fond of er and intend to use her service agakn then i would probably give her a nice christmas present but i wouldnt be giving money as presumably you have to do this for your current chidlcare provider? She is nuts to expect it, never mind ask!

FunkyBoldRibena · 19/12/2013 22:31

Why not actually tell us what's in your contract? Is she paye or self employed? As it's that that will determine whether she is entitled or not.

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NumptyNu · 19/12/2013 22:29

The contract discusses holidays but doesn't cover what happens in a long-term leave situation.

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NumptyNu · 19/12/2013 22:27

She has been with us a long time and has needed some time off (rare previously) for some treatment. She will be off for about 6 mths in total, but hopes to return, so we have a temporary arrangement I'm place for the time being.

I'm just wondering what you would find fair or unfair under these circumstances. It feels a bit cheeky on their part, if I'm honest, but looking for a sense check!

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Shente · 19/12/2013 22:23

Not a chance! Why are you still her clients? Surely you must have had to find alternative care by now?

mercibucket · 19/12/2013 22:22

surely your cm is not actually your cm if she has not been working for 6 months
I wouldn't pay!

QuintessentialShadows · 19/12/2013 22:18

Have you been paying for cm services for 6 months without her working?

YoureBeingASillyBilly · 19/12/2013 22:16

Six months of her being off? Shock what are you doing for childcare? I would have given notice long before now an no i wouldnt pay for holidays whilst she is on sick as the normal service is not currently available.

birdybear · 19/12/2013 22:15

What? When did you last pay and when did she last work?

DeepThought · 19/12/2013 22:14

oh dear, tricky one

what does your contract say?

Upcycled · 19/12/2013 22:13

This must be the cheekiest CM in the whole wide world.

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NumptyNu · 19/12/2013 22:12

Hi there, I ask because we find ourselves being asked for the payment, despite being in a long (at least six months) of the CM's absence. Under normal circumstances, we've been happy to pay for a week or two of leave at Xmas, but that should only apply when the person is actually working, surely?

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HSMMaCM · 18/12/2013 21:54

There is no general rule for CMs as we are self employed and set our own terms. Mine are - if I'm not available my clients do not pay. Others are different.

Why do you ask?

Cindy34 · 18/12/2013 21:53

I would not have thought so, as they are not currently providing a service. However it would depend on the individual contract between CM and Parents.

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