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have i been abit stupid?!

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JeSSicA19922 · 28/04/2016 10:48

im due to stop child minding end of may and begin nanny job in june I know this isn't a forum for nannies but would love if one of you kind people could help with a quick question..

I have signed and returned my contract which was all fine and partner checked it too but its just dawned on me this morn that there was nothing in it regarding maternity.. should there be or am I being abit dim?! I am in no way planning a baby imminently but would like to think it will hopefully happen if we are lucky enough in the next year/18m .. was wondering if there should be a clause in there about maternity pay, leave etc. or if when it came to it we would just discuss as I am employed by them so all would have to be above board or inline with statutory gov rights etc.. thanks in advance! x

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DrinkFeckArseGirls · 04/05/2016 22:31

Not an nanny or a nanny employer but this is funny shit .

Pigeonpost · 28/04/2016 23:52

Oh. My. Word. I've never seen a thread about a nanny contract
turn into a rather one sided bunfight.

thisisnotausername · 28/04/2016 22:03

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Karoleann · 28/04/2016 21:58

I do try and be helpful on this board, or there's no point posting!

RattieOfCatan · 28/04/2016 20:44

Viewing

OP nobody was being rude, matter of fact and helpful yes, but not rude. I'm pregnant and my employer wouldn't want me to come back with my child, if I asked an own-child-related question on here and people reminded me of that I'd be appreciative as it's something you have to consider now rather than later. As is the car, even if you aren't using a car now the circumstances of your employer could change and they may want you to use a car later on, therefore it's another thing that needs thought.

There are lots of nannies on this board because we are home-based childcarers, as the name of the board states...

nbee84 · 28/04/2016 17:22

It just goes to show how easy it is for the written word to be misread. You'd have thought she might have apologised though

HSMMaCM · 28/04/2016 17:16

ViewingEnded - did you mean to be so rude

Blondeshavemorefun · 28/04/2016 16:31

Not stupid as employers need to abide by rules for smp so no need to worry it's not in contract if all done legally via gross salary and tax and ni

But def rude as in your replies

Karoleann reply was not rude - she was merely stating facts

That to me is helpful and tbh her reply would have been the same as mine

There are many of us nannies on this board and usually we like to be helpful and advise posters and even more they appreciate the free advise

Eminado · 28/04/2016 15:37

Gosh OP
I think you should apologise to all the posters who have kindly helped you; it is you who has been rude .

You have a quick temper!

MarthaCliffYouCunt · 28/04/2016 15:32

Wow do you really work with children? You seem very short tempered.

ViewingEnded · 28/04/2016 15:23

You sound hormonal, you sure you're not already pregnant!

Maryann1975 · 28/04/2016 15:15

This has made me chuckle. Op no one was rude to you. Your question got answered and other posters made reference to things that you might not have thought of/might find useful.
For what it's worth, when my nanny employer found out I was pg, my position was made redundant and I wasn't entitled to anything. They didn't break the law, there was just no longer a position for me to do (they went to a childminder), so I was out of a job by 20 weeks pg and didn't get any kind of maternity benefit from them. I did get maternity allowance from the state though, but that was quite a lot less than my old earnings.

LemonBreeland · 28/04/2016 13:55

Cross posted a million times over. I hope you apologise for your error.

LemonBreeland · 28/04/2016 13:54

I think she meant it doesn't need discussing with the employer, not that you shouldn't discuss it here. Take a chill pill dear.

NannyR · 28/04/2016 13:52

"It doesn't need discussing" as in you don't need to discuss it with your employer. You are the only one being rude here.

NerrSnerr · 28/04/2016 13:52

Are you reading a different thread to the rest of us? Where is all this nastiness?

nbee84 · 28/04/2016 13:51

'It doesn't need discussing' means with your new employer re the contracts - not that you shouldn't discuss it on here!!!

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JeSSicA19922 · 28/04/2016 13:48

'it doesn't need discussing'
Well I obviously wanted to discuss it or wouldn't of posted.

see there we go again.. nasty presumptions comments.
No its far from my first nanny job I have an abundance of experience.
Seriously wish id never asked.
Yes i'm well aware of the pension legalities for employees thanks v much, im not worked up at all, calm as ill ever be. No need to continue this thread, highly dull.

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nbee84 · 28/04/2016 13:48

Cant see where anyone has been rude apart from you op.

People have pointed out that you are entitled to statutory maternity leave. If you are wanting to return to work after you have a baby your employers are not in any way obliged to let you bring your baby with you.

FatimaLovesBread · 28/04/2016 13:24

Agree with the other that it doesn't need to be in your contract as it is a legal statutory right.

Not sure where you think people have been rude to you or where the lions den is though, unless you've read the posts differently to me

NerrSnerr · 28/04/2016 13:22

No one has been rude or nasty, people are just trying to help.

If I had 3 small children I wouldn't want my nanny to bring their baby as I would want my children getting the undivided attention, but that is just me.

Karoleann · 28/04/2016 13:16

why was I rude? Your question was should I have discussed it and I said no you didn't need to discuss it as your employer HAS to pay you maternity pay - its not optional for her - it makes no difference if its in your contract or not. They will also need to pay towards a pension for you in the fairly near future.

You yourself also put that you can't imagine that they'd want you back afterwards with your own child.

Is it your first nanny job? You'll need to learn not to get worked up so quickly or you'll not be employed long enough to claim maternity pay.

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JeSSicA19922 · 28/04/2016 13:10

Yes to explain why I was asking the question i.e the situation I would be in. Seriously its like a lions den on here on many threads ive read. Pure nastiness just stop.

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whois · 28/04/2016 13:06

Why is everyone so quick to presume the situation I didn't ask for your thoughts on

You mentioned NWOC yourself first!

I highly doubt and cant imagine they would want me to take my child with me when I went back as they have twins and a 3 yr old.

I think you are being rude to Karoleann by calling her ride when she was only giving helpful advice.

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JeSSicA19922 · 28/04/2016 12:52

As ive stated this is not planned as you cant plan a pregnancy but within the next 2 years also hence by then the twins would be walking and at pre school for the funded hours. Why is everyone so quick to presume the situation I didn't ask for your thoughts on that I asked should SMP etc be in my contract or not. So thank you to the helpful people who have answered

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