A strong agreement does not predict every scenario—it gives you shared language when life shifts. Courts seldom read nanny contracts, but households do, every pay period.
Hours, overtime, and guaranteed pay
State plainly typical weekly hours, how additional hours are approved, and how compensation works when travel or events run long. Guaranteed hours protect professionals; clarity protects trust.
Benefits and time off
Paid time off, sick leave where applicable, and how holidays are observed should match what you are willing to repeat out loud in January and again in July.
Confidentiality and professional conduct
Describe expectations for photos, social media, household staff, and family travel. Pair boundaries with a respectful dispute path so small frictions do not become exits.