
- Some families confuse guaranteed hours with salary, but they’re different:
- Guaranteed hours = paid hourly for a minimum set of hours per week, plus overtime if applicable.
- Salary = fixed pay regardless of hours, which can create compliance issues if overtime isn’t calculated properly.
- Guaranteed hours offer both structure and flexibility, ensuring fair pay without blurring the lines of hourly work laws.
Recent legislation has reinforced the importance of written contracts with guaranteed hours.
In New Jersey, the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights (effective January 2024) requires employers to provide written agreements specifying hours, pay rates, overtime, and breaks.
Similar protections are being championed in New York, Pennsylvania — all states Honest Care Nanny proudly serves. These measures aim to professionalize domestic work, protect workers’ rights, and create accountability on both sides.

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