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Help I really need advise..

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lottiesmummy · 09/04/2008 10:21

I am a registered childminder, I've recently (2 weeks ago) started with a new child, NCMA contracts all signed etc and on monday the little girls mum told me she's been told by her work that there is no more work for her from this wed (today) so she wont be bringing the child anymore from then, I put in the contract 4 weeks written notice paid etc as usual, as she wont have a wage from today she can't pay me four weeks notice ( we didnt have a settling in period as the child was very happy coming here so mum said not neccesary) I don't know what to do, she's a single mum and was going to get tax credits but obviously as she's not earning they wont be paying any...

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MadameCh0let · 09/04/2008 10:53

I would just leave it. You are free to work, at something else. You COULD if you yourself were desperate for money go into manpower and get some temp work.

If you extract money from the single mum because you are legally entitled to, you will never be able to forget about this.

I know you need money too, but if you are bigger than you need to be, strictly speaking, you conscience will let it go and the memory won't wrankle for years to come.

nannynick · 09/04/2008 10:50

Contract was agreed, so you can ask for payment for the 4 weeks notice period. However, would the parent be able to pay? You could pursue it through a small claims court, but it probably isn't worth it.
Make sure you get paid for work you have done.

WallOfSilence · 09/04/2008 10:49

I would just leave it.

If she doesn't have it she can't give it to you.

And if you leave on good terms then when mum gets a job maybe she will contact you again?

What a sad situation for the mum too.

imananny · 09/04/2008 10:47

tricky one - normally in the first month of a job, it is a weeks notice/salary but in your contract you have 4 as you both agreed not to have a settling clause.

legally she should pay you,but can understand why you wouldfeel dreadful asking for money, that she hasnt got

I hope you fill the place soon