WWYD - pregnant nanny

I would bank on the fact this nanny has been deceitful. She probably has been telling employers up-front she's pregnant and finding that no one will hire her so she's done it underhand. I know there are cases where nearly 4-months-pregnant women 'just found out' but in this case I think it's unlikely.

I wouldn't offer her the job on the basis she was untruthful in the beginning, and also that you stated (presumably) you are looking for long-term care and this won't suit. I'd be very if this were me.

And if she is saying she wants to accept the job and hopes it is okay, isn't she expecting a negative response?

I think it is unfair of her to get herself a job, then announce it and the potential employer has to suck it up.

Hasn't the job offer now become redundant as you were offering it on the basis of staying long term and now there will have to be a break?

I think it is wrong.

You cannot legally withdraw the offer: this would be unlawful discrimination.

She will not be entitled to SMP (which is a shame because you get 104.5% of this back from the government), but will be entitled to normal maternity rights.

Hi,
As you have offered the job I don't think you can do anything about it now.

I have had 2 nannies who got pregnant (over 9 year period though!!) and it can be a nightmare. The current one is still on maternity leave and had given me the impression she would return when SSMP ran out - now I find she does not want to come back yet (and can't be made to say when she will come back)- after 'managing' for 9 months I simply cannot cope any more as it is affecting my job. For the first time ever I have reached the point where I do not know how I can carry on with my job - and of course I cannot replace her.
I may be cynical but I suspect the first thing she wil do after 12 months off is to request to take all the accrued holiday.
So I would say it's a minefield and best avoided if at all possible.

I don't know when people have an obligation to disclose pregnancy but I know that they do at some point.

I think whether you will let her return with own child will be key to her making the decision. If you won't then I suspect she might not want to take the job. So maybe the answer for now is to call her back, say 'I've been thinking about this and I'm not sure I want a nanny bringing her own child along. What would your position be if I said you couldn't bring him/her back with you?'. That should at least give you more stalling time to investigate the legals and there's absolutely nothing questionable about what you're doing because she has no right to bring baby too.

cheeky nanny

she should have disclosed this at the interview,unless she has just found out?

would you be happy for her to return with her own baby?

you say that the hours are odd,so if everything else is ok with the nanny (and assume it is or you wouldnt have offered the job) then i would seriously consider keeping her on, finding a temp for 3/4months

i dont think you would have to pay smp as hasnt been with you long enough (think it works out you need to be in a job for 2weeks before you can claim it) but flowerly is the one to ask

Maybe she only jun found out she is pg, in which case, I actually think it's good of her to tell you. She is giving you a get out clause really before she starts the job, which is nice of her.

Or mabey she's applied for lots of jobs, and is now telling numerous people she is pg,a dn taking them all to court.

I dont think there is anything you can do if you have sent her a formal offer, you cant withdraw it as shes pg.

A little morally wrong of her knowing you were looking for long term childcare and she will only be with you for 4 months before going on maternity and leaving you to find a temp nanny to cover her.

Does she expect to return with her own child?

I thin it's very good of her to tell you in advance (she has no obligation to). What are her long term plans? When woul dshe start her ML? Is she planning to return to work afterwards?

Not sure of the legal implications of having made an offer in writing if you do decide to withdraw it.

Does she intend on leaving, though?