“Million Dollar Nannies” immediately feels like “The Real World” on MTV — a group of young, attractive nannies from different places living together while working as nannies in Ibiza. Many have large social media followings and share photos and videos from past nanny jobs, which is usually a concern in a profession where NDAs and […]
Should Nannies Insist on Use of Nanny Cams to Protect Themselves?
August 7, 2011 21 Comments
Nanny Charged After Found Hitting and Kicking Infant on Nanny Cam We have often spoken about proper screening of nanny candidates and performing proper background check on domestic workers before hiring them. We even published a series about misleading advertising on some nanny web sites claiming they pre-screen their caregivers. Of course, those familiar with […]
Au Pair and Nanny Privacy and Confidentiality Survey
January 16, 2009 5 Comments
Monthly Poll ResultsIn April, 2008, 596 people that took the Best Nanny Newsletter monthly poll at http://www.bestnannynewsletter.com/. Five hundred and seven of the survey participants were nannies or au pairs, 38 were parents, and 37 were nanny agency staff or owners. Below is just a small portion of the survey that applies to the discussion […]
PRIVACY FOR NANNIES & AU PAIRS
January 5, 2009 24 Comments
Nannies and au pairs should expect total privacy from employers against all searches of personal property unless nannies freely consent to such searches. Without prior permission, parents cannot open or examine the contents of packages, bags, coats, or any personal property of nannies and au pairs. Diaries, mail, and personal computers are not subject to […]
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