A possible opportunity has arisen for someone trusted to help out with general cleaning / running local errands for mum. I haven't even dared suggest the idea to mum yet (sssh!!!! ) ..... May not come off but I wondered if anyone has any experience of having 'hired help' on a more casual basis than through any agency arrangement. The idea of having someone who can could visit regularly / periodically for specific tasks and perhaps be available on a more ad hoc basis is very tempting ..... but - does this fling me into 'employment law'???? Am I OK to just agree an 'hourly rate' and hand over cash ......? What if things suddenly change and the 'help' is no longer appropriate????? Do I have to think about contracts?????
Or am I just over-complicating things?
Any experiences/advice gratefully received....
Thanks, Karen, x
Or am I just over-complicating things?
Any experiences/advice gratefully received....
Thanks, Karen, x