How do i 'let my nanny go'

[hertsnessex]

im not returning to work, and need to give her a months nitce (as per contract) how do i go about this? a letter?

she alreaday knows the situation, but doesnt know when etc. now i know, i need to tell her officially.

any example letters?

if you know her well then i would go round to her house and sit down and speak to her there face to face making sure that you have written notice to give her as well. If you do not know her that well then i would just give written notice either put a letter thru her door or put it in the post

we have talked about it, she does know, but i think i need to tell her (dates etc) jsut wasnt sure how to go about writing the letter?

thanks

cx

How long has she worked for you?

10 months

Defenately tell her face to face but also have a letter to give her. I would be really upset if a letter was posted through my door even if i knew it was on the cards.

im def going to give her the letter, wouldnt post it, as im still hoping she will help out if needed (im a doula now, so cant gaurantee whena woman will go into labour, and my husband will be around!!!)

thanks

cx

Well, you make her redundant. But, you can't hire another nanny for... can't remember... a year or two.

tell her face to face. remember to work out holidays - she might need to take some or get paid in lieu. and you might also like to be a bit flexible, if you can, on her last day. when you've worked out the last day put it all in a basic letter. ask if she'd like to stay late the night before, or the last night for a glass of wine.

letter just needs to say

"Dear x,

this is to confirm that owing to a change in circumstances I no longer need a nanny and need to terminate your employment.

As we discussed your last working day will be (date). Taking into account un-taken holiday your last day of paid employment will be (date).

It's been great having you and we hope you will be able to baby-sit sometimes. If you need a reference please let me know. etc

• just keep it informal and basic

thanks everyone. we are not hiring another nanny, as i intend to be at home with them (whilst doula-ing!)

cx

Also, since she has worked for you for less than 2 years you will not be required to pay her redundancy, just the notice period required by the contract plus any holiday as hatwoman has already pointed out.

Hatwoman's letter is good.