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DUers who use teenage babysitters - do you pay them at least $15 per hour? [View all] Nye Bevan Apr 2016 OP

Given that it's not the law yet, many probably do not. revbones Apr 2016 #1

I doubt, for most people ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2016 #53

You can't get Home Depot laborers for less then $15 FreakinDJ Apr 2016 #2

Minimum wage does not apply to teens who babysit peacebird Apr 2016 #3

Shouldn't it? philosslayer Apr 2016 #6

Perhaps, but around here a teens babysitting rate is not tied to min wage. peacebird Apr 2016 #14

You didn't answer my question philosslayer Apr 2016 #20

I did. I said "perhaps". peacebird Apr 2016 #22

The sudden libertarian turn that DU has taken when DUers are the ones who have to pay the min. wage, Nye Bevan Apr 2016 #24

if you're against the wage going up to $15/hour you should have the guts to admit it CreekDog Apr 2016 #83

Thank you. Your post resonated with me DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 #107

because babysitting is not covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act MrsMatt Apr 2016 #58

Convenient excuse. Hoyt Apr 2016 #101

Are you nervous about poor people being paid more because you think it will Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #28

Why should the minimum wage law cover a teen who works in fast food, Nye Bevan Apr 2016 #7

Is that teen reporting wages Texasgal Apr 2016 #21

I never thought to ask that question of anyone working for me. Do you ask them? (nt) Nye Bevan Apr 2016 #25

If the teen is flipping burgers Texasgal Apr 2016 #34

If they work for you, you are the one responsible to withhold pintobean Apr 2016 #52

Only if you pay them more than $1000 per quarter. Nye Bevan Apr 2016 #54

So you never thought to pay your share of FICA for them either? truebluegreen Apr 2016 #105

They certainly should be, legally (nt) Recursion Apr 2016 #110

You should get MORE for childcare than for other jobs. LisaM Apr 2016 #29

I pay the young men who help in the garden depending on the situations csziggy Apr 2016 #55

Very much agree. Pay more to those you are entrusting your children to. uppityperson Apr 2016 #62

If that was being proposed, you'd probably put up an OP like this one CreekDog Apr 2016 #84

Heck. Minimum wage pugetres Apr 2016 #9

that just means you don't have to pay them minimum wage.... mike_c Apr 2016 #12

We leave 20% also. peacebird Apr 2016 #17

Uhh... legally it certainly does Recursion Apr 2016 #109

Good try. Kingofalldems Apr 2016 #4

Please elaborate philosslayer Apr 2016 #8

Good try at undercutting the minimum wage proposals. Kingofalldems Apr 2016 #11

That if the minimum wage is $15 per hour... philosslayer Apr 2016 #23

Not for one night. Permanent or regular babysitting, yes. Kingofalldems Apr 2016 #30

So if someone works for just one day... philosslayer Apr 2016 #31

No. Please do not put words down that I never said or wrote. Kingofalldems Apr 2016 #37

So why shouldn't babysitters? philosslayer Apr 2016 #44

Answer my question please. Kingofalldems Apr 2016 #45

I support raising the minimum wage philosslayer Apr 2016 #48

Yep. See post 10. Now if someone wants to do it, fine. Kingofalldems Apr 2016 #65

To what? Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #77

Why have you ducked his question twice in a row? Are you not able to answer it? DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 #108

you don't have the courage to state your opposition to the minimum wage CreekDog Apr 2016 #86

I see you didnt get an answer yet. You know what I find amusing, people who Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #33

See post 48 philosslayer Apr 2016 #63

how many of your posts does it take to derail a thread? CreekDog Apr 2016 #87

Thank you. BTW, your name is reet petite. Kingofalldems Apr 2016 #66

Do you really want to go there? Kelvin Mace Apr 2016 #41

So if a business hires someone. philosslayer Apr 2016 #46

I pretty much made myself plain Kelvin Mace Apr 2016 #80

That was a class A takedown... trumad Apr 2016 #116

Thank you Kelvin Mace Apr 2016 #119

upset you didn't get credit for his OP? CreekDog Apr 2016 #85

Nah, maybe a $20 for the night and all the free beer they want snooper2 Apr 2016 #5

Occupations such as babysitting are not subject to the minimum wage law LanternWaste Apr 2016 #10

What do you pay non-teen babysitters? Why should you pay less to someone guarding your children's uppityperson Apr 2016 #13

I pay 65 dollars a month to cut my lawn yeoman6987 Apr 2016 #32

You're lucky. My 1/3 acre costs $160/month. WinkyDink Apr 2016 #56

I often wish my yard were that small REP Apr 2016 #99

Pros and cons! I've thought about fencing, but I'm too nosy! I like my neighbors' flowers! WinkyDink Apr 2016 #111

My chickens LOVE the neighbors' flowers ... the neighbors are divided on the chickens REP Apr 2016 #115

Yep. demmiblue Apr 2016 #75

Indeed. There is nothing worse on this Earth than a teenager with a small amount of money. nt killbotfactory Apr 2016 #15

"It's more than I made at their age!" Scootaloo Apr 2016 #70

My son is paying over $800.00 per month for daycare for one kid. B Calm Apr 2016 #16

Try $2650. stevenleser Apr 2016 #51

I couldn't afford to have children. Starry Messenger Apr 2016 #18

We pay $8 for the night and you can have 2 popsicles from the freezer Press Virginia Apr 2016 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author yeoman6987 Apr 2016 #36

It was good enough for highly skilled attorney Lionel Hutz Press Virginia Apr 2016 #40

Lol. yeoman6987 Apr 2016 #43

here's you r baby siitter saturnsring Apr 2016 #47

You must love taking your kids places Scootaloo Apr 2016 #38

or just like quoting Homer Simpson Press Virginia Apr 2016 #42

Sure. Why not? Kelvin Mace Apr 2016 #26

I pay 10 dollars an hour yeoman6987 Apr 2016 #27

Most of the teens around here charge $8-10 an hour but I live in a low income area. OregonBlue Apr 2016 #35

I would if it was the minimum wage. Iggo Apr 2016 #39

Where is the proof that it would be an economic disaster with the MW at $15? Rex Apr 2016 #49

Going rate around here is $20 an hour. I'm happy for them. But... stevenleser Apr 2016 #50

You're too young to vote... Dr. Xavier Apr 2016 #57

If the kids are taking home $15 an hour in cash aquamarina Apr 2016 #59

I thought babysitters were extinct nichomachus Apr 2016 #60

San Diego, the going rate for a teen is $20 an hour. That's for a teen you can trust. haele Apr 2016 #61

I used to get $.50/hour sitting for kids in 1965 in north San Diego county. mnhtnbb Apr 2016 #79

When I babysat I got $1.00 per hour angstlessk Apr 2016 #64

And gas was 0.25 gallon. Warren Stupidity Apr 2016 #81

Yes it was.. angstlessk Apr 2016 #82

well thanks for sharing, that sure was relevant CreekDog Apr 2016 #88

Hey I was twelve I am not twelve now angstlessk Apr 2016 #90

Don't have kids, but I would definitely pay them the minimum wage if raised that high. nt LostOne4Ever Apr 2016 #67

When I was a kid, teen babysitters got a third to a half of minimum wage. pnwmom Apr 2016 #68

Combo of "work" and "on call" ReasonableToo Apr 2016 #69

when I was a babysitter, a LONG time ago, my pay was 1/3 of minimum wage renate Apr 2016 #71

when the minimum wage was worth more than it is now CreekDog Apr 2016 #89

$15/hr for shit labor. The good ones will cost $20 taught_me_patience Apr 2016 #72

$10-$15 seems to be the going rate in my area (depends on the number of children). n/t demmiblue Apr 2016 #73

My sitters are few and have to be specially trained (special needs). Butterbean Apr 2016 #74

I haven't needed babysitters for a long time, but I used to pay $10/hr mnhtnbb Apr 2016 #76

Seems kind of low -nt Bradical79 Apr 2016 #78

petsitters, too jello Apr 2016 #91

Wouldn't such a babysitter be considered an independent contractor? Orrex Apr 2016 #92

They are specifically exempted. This entire thread is ridiculous to begin with Major Nikon Apr 2016 #93

No.... ileus Apr 2016 #94

Why the hell not? So Far From Heaven Apr 2016 #95

Seriously? Shame on people that don't pay more OhioBlue Apr 2016 #97

No, that is ridiculous for my area and situation. OhioBlue Apr 2016 #96

In the 1980s, when I was a teen, I got $10/hr to babysit REP Apr 2016 #98

Forget teens, regular daycare workers don't make that much. JVS Apr 2016 #100

When our kids were little (a long time ago!) CoffeeCat Apr 2016 #102

Anyone who supports raising the minimum wage while advocating not paying teens $15/hour to babysit Deadshot Apr 2016 #103

Except it's not that simple Major Nikon Apr 2016 #112

Going rate is $10-12/hr here. I pay $15 Kittycat Apr 2016 #104

Do they pay for their insurance, workers comp, paid lunch etc as well? The Straight Story Apr 2016 #106

This message was self-deleted by its author Matt_R Apr 2016 #113

"Only companies give out 1099 tax forms". Nye Bevan Apr 2016 #114

This message was self-deleted by its author Matt_R Apr 2016 #118

Local groundparents = no paid babysitters aikoaiko Apr 2016 #117