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Am I right to be a bit reluctant to pay?

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offtobuttonmoon · 03/12/2008 15:07

My childminder phoned to say her son was unwell (very chesty cough) but she was still working. Basically I was given the choice if I wanted to risk my child catching it or keep her away.

I decided not to risk it and she has billed me for the day. Her costs are not cheep either.

Is it right that I feel a bit reluctant to pay her?

Cheers.

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Lauriefairycake · 03/12/2008 15:15

yes, I think you should pay

This could happen with any of her mindees.

LIZS · 03/12/2008 15:14

Seems a bit rich tbh . Would she have minded someone else's child with such a cough or have minded if she were ill. If not then I don't see how she can charge you. Perhaps you could agree a compromise.

NorthernLurker · 03/12/2008 15:13

She was available to work - why shouldn't you expect to pay her?

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