I have a nanny who has done a wonderful job for 8 years, but we have to let her go for reasons that do not have to do with her performance at all. I am wondering what type of severance pay is fair for a household employee who has been with us for that duration and, basically, started when our two children were drinking bottles and in diapers? We are very well off, so the actual money is not an issue, it's more about doing the right thing, and I just don't know how much to offer... Any advice would be helpful and appreciated. Thank you!
Hi Everyone, thank you all for your responses... To A H., all of my friends and acquaintances have paid their nannies a severance if they have had to let them go for reasons other than their performance. To a person like me, nannies have one of the most important jobs out there. I truly value my nanny and want to let her know it, but also want to be appropriate. I have not decided yet on the severance I plan to offer her, but I am getting closer by weighing your answers/opinions. Thank you, and please keep the "answers" coming!
If money is not an issue, and if you know she can use the money, why not pay her more? It's really about what you think she deserves.
One thought might be a week of pay per year? I believe that many companies use this as a formula when people are laid off. Kudos to you for doing the right thing!
M.
If money is not an issue, I would treat it like an employee in a corporate setting, perhaps a month's salary for each year worked?
I've never heard of a nanny getting severance pay. In your situation, all the mom's I've ever heard from or had contact with simply assisted their nannies with getting the next job.
I believe two months severance is standard...
