Options on hours

Nannies and their employers are reporting confusion over the European Working Time Regulations, which state that an employee cannot be forced to work more than 48 hours in a week. The confusion arises, says sa Nilsdotter of the payroll service Nannytax, from the question of nannies' status - domestic or professional? Domestic servants working in private family homes are exempt from the time limitations, while professionals who wish to work longer hours must officially opt out. Nannies' hours are routinely spelled out in their contract of employment. But sa says, 'To keep employment on the right lines, Nannytax recommends that...