Overnight Travel Compensation Explained

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If your contract specifies $150 per night for overnight stays, you should receive this amount for each night you travel. Additionally, youll be paid for the childs waking hours at your normal rate. If your total hours exceed 40 in a week, the overtime rate will apply. Always review your contract for specific terms and consult an employment attorney if you have further questions.

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What does the following mean?Overnights/ Travel: If an overnight situation is required, employer agrees to compensate you at the follow rate: $* per night in addition to the child's waking hours paid at normal rate (overnight rate if after * hours).
This clause means if you're required to stay overnight with the child, you'll be paid $* per night. Additionally, you'll be paid for the hours the child is awake at your normal rate. If total hours exceed * in a week, overtime rate applies.
So if i traveled with the family for 20 days do i get paid * for every night?
Yes, if your contract states you'll be paid $* for each overnight stay, you should receive that for each of the * nights you're traveling. Plus, you'll be paid for the child's waking hours at your usual rate.
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