Paying More Than Agreed to a Babysitter

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Question

I hired a girl to watch my children and agreed with her on a certain hourly rate. Can I pay her more, or is there an issue of ribit (interest)?

Answer

If you pay her immediately after the babysitting, it is permitted (since it is not considered a loan), but if it is after some time, it is forbidden.

Source

Bava Metzia 73, and Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah, Siman 173, סעיף 2, 161 Beit Yosef and Bach,

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