The Au Pair contract is a legal document that can help you avoid many possible misunderstandings and problems during the Au Pair stay, as well as to protect yourself if something goes wrong. The contract mentions all the important details and expectations that are discussed between an Au Pair and a Host Family.
In the following video we're looking at Au Pair contracts and how important they are.
If you think that you have already found your ideal Au Pair or Host Family on AuPair.com, don't forget to arrange a video interview via Skype to get to know each other better.
Video-interview
Before signing the contract, discuss all the details during the video-interview. It will help you formulate your expectations towards each other! Read more
Check here the Model Text of Au Pair Service Contract approved by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 18 January 1972 (do not forget this is not a contract of employment!).
If there was a serious problem during the Au Pair stay or there was an emergency where one of the parties needs to leave, you would have to consider the termination of the contract.
If you decide to terminate the contract, respect the notice period. As a rule it is two weeks. During this time both the Au Pair and the Host Family can find a plan B. To avoid misunderstandings, discuss important details before the Au Pair arrival to the host country.
If the Au Pair comes to the host country through a full-service agency, he/she needs to inform the responsible organization. The full-service agency will help to find a solution. If the Au Pair finds the Host Family online, he/she can activate the profile again and look for another match.
To learn more about the Au Pair program, check out our Au Pair Wiki.
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