Monday, May 08, 2006
New Nanny Overtime Pay Dispute Snares Redskin Owner Dan Snyder
The Washington Post reports Thursday May 4, 2006 that another high-profile dispute involving nanny compensation is set for trial.
Washington Redskins Owner Dan Snyder and his wife are involved in a suit/counter-suit with their former nanny Juliette Mendonca over her compensation for a 20 month period. A Montgomery County (MD) Circuit Court Judge has consolidated the two suits. Next up - the discovery phase when all the details about job contracts, working hours, time cards, and particularly whether over-night care, when the children are sleeping, is to be compensated on-call time.
In general, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that a nanny, either live in or live out, be compensated for all hours that they are required to be on duty. Ms. Mendonca generally worked 5 overnight shifts of about 12 hours each, as well as some weekend duties. Expected to be at issue is whether Ms. Mendonca was on-call while she was sleeping at the Snyder's residence. The suit is expected to point out the inadequate time tracking systems in place, a common problem in domestic employment.
More information about payroll and time tracking can be found in the 4nannytaxes.com Frequently Asked Questions.
Original Washington Post Story.
Washington Redskins Owner Dan Snyder and his wife are involved in a suit/counter-suit with their former nanny Juliette Mendonca over her compensation for a 20 month period. A Montgomery County (MD) Circuit Court Judge has consolidated the two suits. Next up - the discovery phase when all the details about job contracts, working hours, time cards, and particularly whether over-night care, when the children are sleeping, is to be compensated on-call time.
In general, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that a nanny, either live in or live out, be compensated for all hours that they are required to be on duty. Ms. Mendonca generally worked 5 overnight shifts of about 12 hours each, as well as some weekend duties. Expected to be at issue is whether Ms. Mendonca was on-call while she was sleeping at the Snyder's residence. The suit is expected to point out the inadequate time tracking systems in place, a common problem in domestic employment.
More information about payroll and time tracking can be found in the 4nannytaxes.com Frequently Asked Questions.
Original Washington Post Story.
