All families employing, or considering employing, a nanny should be aware that the new Domestic Worker’s Bill of Rights was signed into law today in NY State.  It contains provisions on overtime pay, days off, and prevention of harassment.

Some important highlights include:

• Nannies are required to be paid overtime (1.5) for hours over 40 each week (44 for live-in nannies);

• one day of rest in each calendar week (should try to coincide with a worker’s day of worship);
• overtime pay if a worker agrees to work on her day of rest;
• After one year of employment, entitled to 3 paid days off;
• Protection against harassment based on gender, race, national origin, and religion;
• Covers full-time and part-time domestic workers for temporary disability benefits.

It goes into effect in 90 days.

Here is a link to a summary.

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