Why it’s unwise to house an employee in return for services
There’s a story making the rounds on the news about a nanny in Upland, California who, despite the fact that she failed to perform agreed upon nanny services, has refused to vacate the home she moved into in return for her services. The story even indicates that her “former employers” have tried to evict her in court without success. Now, the family is living a nightmare with their children locked in their rooms at night for safety reasons. I have always cautioned my landlord clients against a “work-in-exchange-for-a-room” situation. This is one area where work life and home life should not be mixed. Why?