should i get it all in writting? a contract of some sort?

Question

ok so this friday im meeting with my boyfriends boss to talk about me watching her 2 1'/ year old son 5 times a week 6am - 3 - 4pm....so my thinking is i have watched enough peoples court with judge marilyn milian to know when makeing a deal you must get everything in writting lol so what do i put in this contract? im doing it so i can cover my butt in case of on her part a none payment or whatever else may come up! so any info on how to make this a binding contract legal please get back to me! if you need any info on details plz let me know!........thanks and have a great day

Answer 1

Basically anything you write up, that has BOTH your signatures on it, can be a legal contract. Write up something like:
On this date: __________, I (your name) agree to the following conditions; I will provide caretaking services for the minor child (put child's name) under the direction of her guardian (child's mother's name). I will also provide 2 snacks during the time of care, which is set at 6 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. (or whatever you want to include in this part that you will do) Parents of (child's name) will provide the following: diapers, extra clothes, lunch, etc. and payments of $_____ are to be made as follows- once/month, twice/month, weekly, prior to care (whatever you set up as a payment system with the mom). We both agree that if there are to be any changes with any of the information contained herein, that a new document with the changes will be created, and will supercede this document. Both parties have the option of ending this contract with a two-week notice (in writing) to the other.
Signed: (you) (parent) (date)
Bottom line- it is always best to have some kind of document whenever you are dealing with an exchange of money. No matter what. Even if they are your best friend in the world. I also recommend that you set up payments as pre-payments.... this way you don't get stiffed after taking care of a child for two weeks. If you set up the payments as pre-payments, the parent pays for whatever amount of time (say two weeks) on the first day of care. That way, you aren't stiffed for money if they don't show up on the last day of the time period. Try to make yourself appear as professional as possible, and yet, develop a relationship with the people who will be having you watch their child. This way, if monetary things come up (someone gets fired, or they are just having it tough) they will feel comfortable telling you about it instead of trying to cheat you out of money. Believe me, people tend to not think of their child's caregivers as the important people they are, and so it is not uncommon for parents to blow off caregivers when they are in monetary trouble. They don't treat that care (for some reason) as they would, say, an electricity bill- and you are often the last person on the totem to get paid. Definitely protect yourself. But, a good contract protects BOTH parties, so try to be as fair as you can when writing it up (and you can ask the other person what types of information they would like to see in the contract as well). Good luck, hope this helps!

Answer 2

You should list the rates of pay and when you expect payment (some people have people pay a week ahead of time or at the end of the week). Then have her list times of drop off and pick up and have overtime fees (to discourage her from leaving him with you until 6 or 7). She needs to agree to give you notice on vacations because you won't be getting paid for those times and you'll need to budget your money. Find a notary public to witness both of your signatures (in the yellow pages) that will make it binding.

Answer 3

You need to make up an agreement. You need to cover hours, wages, days, vacation, etc. If you have a set time, how much will she be charged for being late? Will you be paid if the child does not show up for care? What will she provide? Does the child have allergies? Do you have the right to medicate, or would she prefer a call? Will you be payed a full day even if the child is taken early? How much notice will you require from the parent to let you know they no longer nee you?

Answer 4

Yes, you should write up a contract between the two of you stating what your obligations are and what her obligations are (hours you will work, how much you will be paid, when and how you will be paid, what you will be required to do while you are working, transportation issues, working beyond the stated hours, etc.) Both of you need to sign it and retain a copy for your records. If you both sign and accept it, it's a binding contract. But remember, it means that YOU are liable for living up to your part of the contract, too.

Answer 5

Just go to the bank with the lady and have everything typed up on a piece of paper when you go. Then have the bank notarize it. This makes it perfectly legal and binding.

Answer 6

There isn't much you need to make it legally binding. just make sure you sign it and she signs it!

write out specifics:
-days a week
-times
-pay (per hour or day or week)
-when you get paid (each day, week, month...)
-extra fees (if she's late picking up or wants an extra day per week)
-what about food costs??--she provides breakfast and lunch and you provide snacks or something like that.....

just be sure you include the basics to be sure you will get paid and you should be fine.

then, each of you sign and date it!

Answer 7

Make your contract and when signing it have a notary with you to notarize the contract. This will make it legally binding!

Answer 8

Definitely get it in writing. Make it easy to read...numbered or bulleted. After you get it in writing, insist on getting it notarized. Possibly call a notary before you go to make sure that all legal jargon is on the document before you take it to them to be notarized.

Answer 9

definitely get it in writing

tv judge shows aren't exactly real, but they have the sense of things

if you write everything, times, pay, ect..., both of you sign it and someone else, if anything goes bad, you will be in a better position to argue your side

Answer 10

yes but it doesnt have to be extacly a contract...you just just say what your hours are how much you will get pain(included anthing about if she is late with paying or pick up her kids)...food allergies ect...but it doesnt really have to be in contract form. but i would deff. get something writing.