I posted earlier about the fact that 9 mo dcg didn't show this morning. I finally heard from the dcd and he said that they are pulling her effective immediately because dcm is (ostensibly) not returning to work as of today. I reminded him that the contract they signed states that I'm owed a two weeks' notice with pay--and that I'm owed the two weeks' pay even if she won't be coming. He said that they won't be paying for time that dcg won't be in care. I explained that if they won't pay me then I will be forced to go through small claims court. He said that he'd be advising his lawyer of the situation and that he "wishes things could have ended more professionally".
SO.
Here is my termination policy:
I just now discovered that I don't have a late payment policy in my handbook (oops--but it's never been an issue before so I didn't notice) so i don't think that I can try and get any late fees in addition to the two weeks' pay--opinions?
I am planning on sending them a certified letter demanding payment by X date--the two weeks' payment plus late fees if you guys think I have justification even though it's not in the handbook. If they don't pay, I AM fully prepared to take them to court.
So how do I got about writing this initial letter (and how do I send a certified letter, anyway?)
SO.
Here is my termination policy:
Termination Policy
This agreement may be terminated by either party by giving two weeks' written notice if the child or children are to be permanently withdrawn from daycare. Payment is expected for the FULL two weeks even if the child will not be attending care. Any unused vacation time is forfeited. The Provider will also give the Daycare Family two-week's written notice of intent to cancel this agreement except in cases of family emergency (Provider's) , gross misconduct on the part of the parent or child, or during the first ten days of care (Trial Period).
This agreement may be terminated by either party by giving two weeks' written notice if the child or children are to be permanently withdrawn from daycare. Payment is expected for the FULL two weeks even if the child will not be attending care. Any unused vacation time is forfeited. The Provider will also give the Daycare Family two-week's written notice of intent to cancel this agreement except in cases of family emergency (Provider's) , gross misconduct on the part of the parent or child, or during the first ten days of care (Trial Period).
I am planning on sending them a certified letter demanding payment by X date--the two weeks' payment plus late fees if you guys think I have justification even though it's not in the handbook. If they don't pay, I AM fully prepared to take them to court.
So how do I got about writing this initial letter (and how do I send a certified letter, anyway?)
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