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Do you have a contract with your nanny?

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The contract serves as the legal document that binds both the employer and the employee, and it must include essential identity details.

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By  Eric Mukoya

Columnist

What you need to know:

  • The nanny must be an adult who voluntarily agrees to work, free from any form of coercion.
  • The employer is required to specify the job title along with a comprehensive job description in the contract.

Hi Eric,

I want to draw up a contract for my nanny. How do I ensure the document is legally binding, and what should it capture?

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