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		<title>Live-in Caregiver vs. Au Pair: What&#8217;s the Difference?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many people use the terms “au pair” and “live-in caregiver” interchangeably.  While it may appear that both provide the same level of household assistance, this is actually a misnomer. The term “au pair” comes from the French word “en pair” meaning “equal to”. Unlike a regular employer-employee  relationship, an au pair is viewed as part<h3>Share and Enjoy</h3>

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		<title>Minimum wage hikes and unintended consequences</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Unpaid working hours, outstanding overtime, lack of statutory holiday and vacation pay were all realities experienced by caregivers in 2011. According to British Columbia’s Ministry of Labour, 21 complaints were received last year from domestic workers filing grievances for problems with compensation from employers. Many of those caregivers earn minimum wage, which goes up 75<h3>Share and Enjoy</h3>

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		<title>Mixed Reactions to Changes to the Live-in Caregiver Program</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Live-in caregivers in Canada now have an opportunity to get open work permits about 18 months sooner. On Dec. 15, 2011, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced the change, but reaction from the caregiver community has been mixed. The open visa will allow caregivers to live out of their employer’s home, find another<h3>Share and Enjoy</h3>

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		<title>Canada&#8217;s Critical Caregiver Shortage</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There has never been an abundance of local live-in nannies, but until recently, there was at least, a good flow of live-in caregivers. A local live-in nanny might be a caregiver who has completed 1 year of work who decides to work with another family. Or, this nanny may have been terminated due to financial<h3>Share and Enjoy</h3>

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		<title>International Nannies on YouTube</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In keeping with the modern times, an introduction to the services provided by International Nannies and Homecare is now available on YouTube. Please take the time to view our newest video: International Nannies on YouTube &#160; &#160;<h3>Share and Enjoy</h3>

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International Nannies on YouTube

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		<title>Nanny nation: From the Philippines, with love</title>
		<description><![CDATA[January 06, 2012 from thestar.com Ferlyn Matan , left, 37, works as a nanny in Richmond Hill under Canada&#8217;s Live-In Caregiver Program. She left her three daughters (above, from left to right) Irish Hazel, 13, Arabella, 9 and Mary Beth, 14, under the care of her husband, Rhene, in the Manila suburb of Caloocan. (melchizedek<h3>Share and Enjoy</h3>

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January 06, 2012 from thestar.com



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		<title>Hiring Credit for Small Business in 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Happy New Year! Here is an exciting update to share with small business employers: The 2011 Federal Budget created a Hiring Credit for Small Business (HCSB), a one-time credit intended to stimulate new employment and support small businesses. The HCSB gives small businesses relief from the employer&#8217;s share of Employment Insurance (EI) premiums paid in<h3>Share and Enjoy</h3>

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		<title>Canada&#8217;s New Caregiver Policy Raises Industry Concern</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; By Thandi Fletcher, Postmedia News December 15, 2011 OTTAWA — The federal government is making it easier for foreign live-in caregivers to stay in the country once their contract is up, but an industry leader is warning the new policy could cause a serious caregiver shortage. Immigrants with live-in caregiver visas will now be<h3>Share and Enjoy</h3>

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By Thandi Fletcher, Postmedia News  December 15, 2011





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		<title>Tips for Being a Good Employer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As an employer, we always have expectations of our employees, for example: be punctual, be hard-working, and be reliable; but what about the other way around? In what ways can people be better employers? Ensuring a harmonious relationship with your caregiver does not fall solely into the caregiver’s hands. A positive employer-employee relationship involves give<h3>Share and Enjoy</h3>

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		<title>Being a Professional Nanny</title>
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