Return to Work Safely

Cities and states are starting to reopen, and some domestic workers are going back to work. But the coronavirus pandemic is not over. Whether you’re going back to an old job or starting a new one, chances are that both you and your potential employer are feeling nervous about how to stay safe. 

We can help! NDWA has developed recommendations and sample agreements between workers and employers on topics like:

• ✔ What you’ll all do to reduce your risk of exposure to COVID-19
• ✔ What you’ll do if either you or your employer gets sick
• ✔ How you’ll work together to keep the virus out of the workplace
• ✔ How you can carry out your tasks in new ways to stay safe
• ✔ What a fair rate of pay will be
• ✔ …And more!

Before talking with your employer:

• Read through these sample agreements carefully. 
• Think about what YOU need to feel safe, and what you can commit to to keep others safe as well.
• Share the recommendations and sample agreements with your employer. Or you can just use them as a checklist of things you want to be sure to discuss.

When talking with your employer:

• Remember that everyone’s safety is important and that you both need each other. Being open and honest about what you need can build trust and result in good agreements.
• You can download, discuss and fill out a sample agreement together. Or if you’re not ready to do that, you can reach agreements verbally.

 

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Recommendations and Sample Agreements

** These sample agreements are for use between individual workers and individual household employers. More tools are coming soon–including additional guidelines if you work for an agency or a company and sample agreements for live-in work.**

Read, download or share:

• Our Agreement for Nanny Work during the Coronavirus Pandemic
• Agreements for Housecleaning Work during the Coronavirus Pandemic
• Agreements for Home Care during the Coronavirus Pandemic 

Additional resources:

• These sample agreements are not a substitute for a full work contract. If you don’t have a contract in place, you can download our Sample Contract Form (PDF) and fill it out together in addition to this agreement.
• Join us for our weekly Connection Calls where you can learn and connect with other domestic workers.

Coming soon! Tips and training on how to negotiate for what you need.