According to program requirements, Au Pairs in Ireland can work up to 48 hours a week, including babysitting hours.Au Pairs have the right to 11 consecutive hours rest in any 24-hour period and 24 consecutive hours rest every week. They also have a right to a 15-minute break after 4 ½ hours of work and a 30-minute break after 6 hours of work.Discuss the future schedule with your Host Family or Au Pair and state it in the contract as well.
Under Irish employment law, an Au Pair enjoys the same protection as a domestic worker. Therefore, au pairs are paid the minimum wage, which varies according to the age of the employee.
Click here to read all the updates on the minimum wage in Ireland. If the candidate happens to work more than than the weekly standard, they should talk to the Host Family about compensation accordingly.
Click here to read more about the Employment Rights of Domestic Workers in Ireland.
To make the payment procedures easier for both Au Pair and Host Family, consider opening a
bank account in Ireland to receive money through bank transfers.
Participants in Ireland have two days off per week. In addition, the Au Pair should have two weeks of paid holiday during a 12-month long stay. To avoid possible misunderstandings, the participant needs to plan the vacation and inform the family in advance. This will help them plan the schedule accordingly.
Include all these details in the
contract to ensure the program runs smoothly from beginning to end.
Au Pairs in Ireland have the opportunity to attend a
language course to improve their English knowledge.The Host Family and the Au Pair need to discuss the daily schedule and responsibilities to make sure the participant has a few hours a week to attend the language classes.
The participant is responsible for covering the cost of the language course. They can always ask the Host Family if they would like to help with the costs.
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