Looks like Delaware and Maryland are about to be snowed in…yet again!
In light of our recent insane weather, here is a friendly reminder regarding work hours for au pairs.
Some au pairs probably have a much different schedule this week than is typical, due to schools being closed. Please be especially watchful of the amount of hours being worked this week.
Remember that the State Department regulation is that au pairs may work NO MORE than 45 hours per week and NO MORE than 10 hours per day. It may be helpful to keep track of the number of hours au pairs have worked each day at the end of each day in the Daily Communication Log.
It is also important to be clear about on-duty / off-duty time, especially if parents are home and snowed in as well! Au pairs, if you are unsure of whether you are considered “on-duty,” please ask your host parents!
I know that all of our families are very fair regarding au pair work hours; I just wanted to remind everyone to be mindful that we are all in compliance with the rules and regulations! 
If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact me or Program Director Robin Hannum.
