Paying a Babysitter During Vacation Periods | Sheilot

Paying a Babysitter During Vacation Periods

Question

Hello.

The babysitter wants to be paid also for the vacation period; is she entitled to it? And what is the ruling when they started with her in the middle of the year?

Answer

Shalom u’vracha.

It is customary that babysitters receive payment for the vacation (at the customary times) in proportion to the number of months she worked; that is, if she worked half a year she receives 50%.

Answered 3 February 2026 How answers are reviewed
Rabbi Israel Cohen
Answered by
Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
About the Rabbi

Source

Siman 331, that all employment rental agreements follow the local custom.

Comments

Have an additional question on this topic or need clarification? Leave your comment below. (Please note that the comment will not be published but will be sent directly to the answering Rabbi for review and a private response)

Please sign up or log in to submit your comment