Originally Posted by Persephone:
Even though it says 'stick to you scheduled' or you pay overtime
This is pretty clear and I would think it would hold up in court. "Stick to your schedule" is not really that ambiguous. It specifically says "YOUR SCHEDULE" not the "daycare hours". I could always be wrong. But I think she is just trying to create an ambiguity where none exists. I have had clients try this with me. It's an attempt to coerce you into letting them take advantage of you. If you let them, even once, they will expect it from then on. This is not just DC parents, but ANYONE. When people find out they can get away with something, they often consider it an open invitation to break (or bend) the rules.
Also, if YOU don't put your foot down, who will? You are the owner, director, CEO, CFO, President, secretary, bookkeeper, etc. You don't have a superior to go to bat for you. It's one of the things that stinks about owning your own business - you have to be the "enforcer" of the contract, policies, and procedures.
Good luck!