Vacation and leave of absence of my nanny: when and how to pay

Paid vacation, and leaves of absence of the nanny... the bane of any employer! You are plunged into the depths of the calculations and administrative matters. 

First thing to note: write it down! Note the absences and vacation dates, so you have no doubts when calculating the pay slip.

Paid vacation

 The amount of paid vacation you are required to pay your nanny is determined by your provincial government. It most provinces it is 2 weeks after the first year of employment or 4% of annual earnings.

In all provinces and territories except Ontario and Yukon, an employee has to right to increased vacation after a certain number of years of employment with the same employer. Here is a good resource regarding the different provincial standards.

Other absences

The ins and outs of other forms of leave, paid and unpaid, are also set on the provincial level. Bereavement leave, sick child leave, compassionate care leave, unpaid vacation. We will make it all clear for you.

Your nanny is taking her vacation

 Although as the employer you get to approve of your nanny's vacation dates, or not! Try to be considerate of the nanny's wishes if possible.

Acquiring and paying your nanny's vacation pay

 How many days of vacation is my nanny entitled to? How do I pay her? Read about your different choices here and decide which is best for you.

Statutory holidays

 Your nanny doesn't work on Christmas day. Does she still get paid? She does work on July 1st, how do you pay her? Find out about the legal payment requirements for statutory holidays.

Other leaves of absence

 Personal leave, maternity leave, sick leave, bereavement leave... what are the nanny's rights and your obligations concerning leaves of absence? Which are paid and which are not?