Wee Care Nanny was Awarded a Preliminary Injunction vs. WeeCare.co

 

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE WEE CARE NANNY TEAM ABOUT THE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AWARDED  VS. WEECARE.CO:

On April 27, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York found that Plaintiff Wee Care Nanny Agency has shown that there is a likelihood of confusion caused by Defendant WeeCare, Inc.’s use of the WeeCare mark with Plaintiff’s valid and incontestable registered trademark “Wee Care Nanny”, and granted our motion for a preliminary injunction enjoining Defendant WeeCare, Inc. from using the name WeeCare in connection with services for placing nannies and babysitters for childcare and educators for children in the home. The Federal Order from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York can be viewed here Order Awarding Preliminary Injunction vs. WeeCare.co.

To be clear, Wee Care Nanny Agency is NOT affiliated with the online platform WeeCare.co. Wee Care Nanny takes seriously the right to protect all our clients (nannies, sitters, educators, and families alike) from marketplace confusion caused by another company’s improper use of our trademark name, and to protect the goodwill and stellar reputation Wee Care Nanny has built upon for over 20 years.

Therefore, if you mistakenly signed up with the WeeCare.co online platform, and intended to sign up with Wee Care Nanny Agency, please contact us at 203-359-8405 or marc@weecarenanny.com. We are happy to help and appreciate all your support!

Founded in 2001, Wee Care Nanny Agency is one of the most trusted full-service household staffing agencies in the country, placing top-notch career nannies, newborn care specialists, educators, housekeepers, and other domestic staff with some of the most discerning families in the Tri-State region (NY, NJ, and CT). We provide an extensive vetting process that delivers experienced and dedicated nannies and other employees who are not merely acceptable, but are truly exceptional. Wee Care was recently named 1 of the top 10 nanny placement agencies in the US. We have office locations in New York City and Connecticut.

Your Nanny and the Coronavirus (COVID-19)-Exploring the Scenarios

Good information from our domestic payroll partner, Homework Solutions. 

This time of uncertainty poses many questions from our clients, nannies, and senior caregivers alike. What follows is what we know and in some cases simply our thoughts on various scenarios. Read here

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K-5 Bedford, NY BCSD Elementary Bike Run on Sunday, May 17th @ 8AM

 

 

10th Annual Bedford, NY Central School District Bike Run

 Spring is upon us. Fun, fitness, creativity and community!

The 10th annual Elementary Bike Run. is on Sunday, May 17th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Fox Lane Campus in Bedford, NY. Children from Mount Kisco, Bedford Hills, Bedford Village, West Patent, and Pound Ridge Elementary Schools will be participating. It's one of our favorite events and Wee Care Nanny Agency is delighted to be a supporter.  

Registration:Begins Monday, March 9, 2020. Participation is limited to 400 registrants, first come first serve-$15 per entrant. Further information and to REGISTER HERE: 

Check back for BCSD Bike Run RACE RESULTS HERE


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Federal Court Rules Au Pairs are Entitled to Minimum Wage

A federal court found that au pairs were entitled to rights of domestic workers in Massachusetts. Families said they did not know how they would pay. Some au pairs were elated. Continue NYT article here

2019 Holiday Bonus Guide for Your Nanny, Babysitter or Housekeeper

We get some variation of the question below a lot during this time of year and wanted to offer some guidance.

"We love Doris (name changed by the agency for privacy) and need help on what to give her as a Christmas bonus. She has been with us a little over a year. She is a delightful and we all adore her. Thank you again for finding Doris and your continued support.”

To answer the question, a full-time nanny can usually expect a holiday bonus of 1 week's compensation – 2 to 2.5 week's pay depending upon her length of service. Other ideas include a round trip airfare to her home-town for the holidays or a cruise trip. Additionally, if the nanny has been with the family less than a year, half of her weekly salary is standard. If the nanny is just starting, a $200 to $300 gift card sets a nice tone.  A hand-written note of thanks expressing your appreciation and referencing a yearly highlight of the caregiver/child relationship is an additional way to show your genuine gratitude. 

Some families will include an extra little something coming from the children like a homemade card, cookies or her favorite confection which surrounds the monetary gift with genuine warmth and appreciation from the child. 

For the on-call regular babysitter that provides care several times each month, a gift equal to one night's pay is the norm. Many families choose to provide a $75-$150 gift card to her favorite shop, cafe, nail salon etc.

Housekeeper/Cleaner, 1 to 2.5 week's pay, depending upon her length of service and a small gift like a bottle of wine, fine chocolate or Mani-Pedi gift card.

Obviously, this is a general guideline of industry norms in the NY Metro Region. Some families give considerably more or less depending on overall job performance, length of employment, particular circumstances, and family budget. 

Wee Care nanny wishes you and your loved ones a wonderful  and joyous holiday season! 

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26th Annual Free Health Fair in Stamford, CT

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Paid Family Leave Act for Nannies, Housekeepers and Caregivers

As we have received several inquiries about  the NYS Paid Family Leave Act that went into effect in 2018, we wanted to share additional information.

The NYS Paid Family Leave Act covers all employees of private employers in New York State including, but not limited to, nannies, housekeepers and eldercare providers.

Per the NYS Paid Family Leave site...

"Paid Family Leave provides eligible employees job-protected, paid time off to:

·         Bond with a newly born, adopted or fostered child,

·         Care for a family member with a serious health condition, or

·         Assist loved ones when a spouse, domestic partner, child or parent is deployed abroad on active military service.”

As of 2019, eligible employees will receive up to 10 weeks paid family leave at 55% of their average weekly salary, not to exceed 55% of the NY statewide average weekly salary. The maximum weekly benefit for 2019 is $746.41.

 In 2021, eligible employees can receive 12 weeks paid family leave at 67% of their average weekly salary, not to exceed 67% of the NY statewide average weekly salary.

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