I have a family that I have had an intense issue with this week. They notified me that one child was sick on Monday, the Mom said it looked like Influenza, so I requested he be tested. It was positive for Influenza.
They have 2 other children in my care. I have a rule that siblings stay home when one is sick. Mom was upset that I asked for the test and wanted to know when they could all return. After spending a great deal of time researching Influenza, I found out a child can be contagious for up to 7 days, even if they have no remaining symptoms. I called the Mom at the end of the day and told her that anyone that tests positive will have to stay out until they are no longer contagious. We have another infant here, a pregnant Mom, a Dad with Cancer and I am immunocompromised from medication. I do not want Influenza in my home, period. I explained this to her and she insisted the doctor was right, (24 hours fever free) and that she would send me a note saying when they could return. (what is she not getting?) She got really mean, insulted me by saying 'you obviously don't have a PhD' and continued to push the issue. The call was quite heated. I told her that I run my own business and a rely on Doctors to make a diagnosis,, but the decision to allow a child here when they are potentially ill is my decision. BTW, They have not paid me for this week.
Today she sends me a doctor's note FROM MONDAY saying two of the kids have Influenza. Our phone call went until 5:15 pm, and that clinic is only open until 7 pm, so I was baffled at how the 2nd child being sick never came up during our phone convo. How did she conveniently forget to mention either the positive test result or the 2nd child's symptoms at 5:15? I asked her via email what was going on because I had talked to her on Monday, nothing was mentioned about the 2nd child being sick and I was confused. I also emailed them and asked for a payment.
Shortly thereafter, I received an email saying I 'Breached our contract' and they are giving me a termination notice and only paying me for 3 days instead of 2 weeks. I require a 2 week notice (paid in cash) for termination outside the probation period.
I don't want to be out the money, but they have been a pain in the rear from the beginning. She doesn't want to follow any rules, but expects me to constantly go above and beyond for her kids.
I asked her what part of the contract I breached, and she did not respond. What would you suggest? Do I take the payment of 252 and forget about the other 800 they owe me for a 2 week notice, or do I fight for what is due to me and risk retaliation (and believe me, she is the type). She is a very controlling person that tries to come across as all nicey, nicey but she is honestly the most un trusting person I have ever been around. I could tell you some stories, but this is already long enough.
Have any of you ever been accused of 'Breach Of Contract'? TIA
They have 2 other children in my care. I have a rule that siblings stay home when one is sick. Mom was upset that I asked for the test and wanted to know when they could all return. After spending a great deal of time researching Influenza, I found out a child can be contagious for up to 7 days, even if they have no remaining symptoms. I called the Mom at the end of the day and told her that anyone that tests positive will have to stay out until they are no longer contagious. We have another infant here, a pregnant Mom, a Dad with Cancer and I am immunocompromised from medication. I do not want Influenza in my home, period. I explained this to her and she insisted the doctor was right, (24 hours fever free) and that she would send me a note saying when they could return. (what is she not getting?) She got really mean, insulted me by saying 'you obviously don't have a PhD' and continued to push the issue. The call was quite heated. I told her that I run my own business and a rely on Doctors to make a diagnosis,, but the decision to allow a child here when they are potentially ill is my decision. BTW, They have not paid me for this week.
Today she sends me a doctor's note FROM MONDAY saying two of the kids have Influenza. Our phone call went until 5:15 pm, and that clinic is only open until 7 pm, so I was baffled at how the 2nd child being sick never came up during our phone convo. How did she conveniently forget to mention either the positive test result or the 2nd child's symptoms at 5:15? I asked her via email what was going on because I had talked to her on Monday, nothing was mentioned about the 2nd child being sick and I was confused. I also emailed them and asked for a payment.
Shortly thereafter, I received an email saying I 'Breached our contract' and they are giving me a termination notice and only paying me for 3 days instead of 2 weeks. I require a 2 week notice (paid in cash) for termination outside the probation period.
I don't want to be out the money, but they have been a pain in the rear from the beginning. She doesn't want to follow any rules, but expects me to constantly go above and beyond for her kids.
I asked her what part of the contract I breached, and she did not respond. What would you suggest? Do I take the payment of 252 and forget about the other 800 they owe me for a 2 week notice, or do I fight for what is due to me and risk retaliation (and believe me, she is the type). She is a very controlling person that tries to come across as all nicey, nicey but she is honestly the most un trusting person I have ever been around. I could tell you some stories, but this is already long enough.
Have any of you ever been accused of 'Breach Of Contract'? TIA
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