Payment Terms

TERMS OF BUSINESS

"Mothercraft and Nannies" is a referral agency, which does not enter into contracts of employment with nurses/nannies.
"Mothercraft and Nannies "refers selected nurses/nannies to clients and those clients enter into employment arrangements with those nurses/nannies.
Referral Agreement required to be signed and returned to "Mothercraft and Nannies" prior to permanent Candidates being referred.
"Mothercraft and Nannies" is not responsible for any compensation or public liability insurance cover for the nurses/nannies. It is a requirement of employment that Domestic Workers Compensation Insurance be arranged directly by the client.
It is the responsibility of the client as the employer, to register for taxation purposes as a group employer and to deduct taxation from payments made to nurses/nannies. Taxation deductions should then be remitted to the Australian Taxation Office on a regular basis. (Applies to permanent placements only). Payment is to be made directly by the client to the nurse/nanny of the fees payable for the services rendered by that nurse/nanny.
Payment of commission to "Mothercraft and Nannies" is to be made directly to "Mothercraft and Nannies" by the client. All such payments are to be made within seven (7) days of receipt of invoice.
All payments to "Mothercraft and Nannies" to be made by Credit Cards (VISA, MasterCard). Credit card details are to be given to "Mothercraft and Nannies" once Nanny/Babysitter is arranged and kept on file for subsequent bookings.
Commission is also payable to "Mothercraft and Nannies" where the original service period entered into by the nurse/nanny and the client is extended.
"Mothercraft and Nannies" accepts no liability for itself, its servants or agents for any loss, damage, costs or compensation which the client may suffer or for which the client may become liable arising out of or in connection with, or as a result of the negligence or willful acts or omissions of the Candidate.
The offer of employment by the client to the nurse/nanny will constitute acceptance of these terms and conditions as between "Mothercraft and Nannies" and the client.
Where nurses/nannies referred to clients are from outside Australia the client must ensure that those nurse/nannies hold appropriate visas for this country.
Superannuation payment advice is available from the Australian Taxation Office or a financial adviser.
Where 2 or more families combine and use a nurse/nanny, additional costs per hour is payable
Cancellation Policy - Please note that the agency booking fee (including GST) will be charged if a service is cancelled within 24 hours of the agreed and scheduled commencement time. Cancellation of weekend bookings must be made prior to 4.30pm on Fridays. The girls are also to be paid the first 2 hours at the going rate.

Cancellation of "Sleep and Settle" Program incurs a $50 cancellation fee to the agency and $100 payment to the Mothercraft Nurse, after the Mothercraft Nurse has been assigned and the program confirmed with the family.

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