{"id":28,"date":"2019-02-18T13:24:47","date_gmt":"2019-02-18T18:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/atm\/2019\/02\/18\/program-rules-for-holiday-and-vacation-for-host-families-and-au-pairs\/"},"modified":"2019-02-18T13:24:47","modified_gmt":"2019-02-18T18:24:47","slug":"program-rules-for-holiday-and-vacation-for-host-families-and-au-pairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/atm\/2019\/02\/18\/program-rules-for-holiday-and-vacation-for-host-families-and-au-pairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Program rules for Holiday and Vacation for Host Families and Au pairs."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cRest and be thankful.\u201d \u2013 William Wordsworth<\/p>\n<p>Holidays and vacations are a\u00a0great opportunity to rest, recharge and explore the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>Spring break is a busy travel season for host families. Here are some reminders about program rules regarding\u00a0holidays and vacations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/djZ6w4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3615 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/suitcase-torbakhopper-Flickr.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"270\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Holidays<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Host families are not\u00a0required\u00a0to give au pairs any specific holidays.<\/li>\n<li>Each host family will make different arrangements on holidays, some au pairs will be off and others will be required to work.<\/li>\n<li>Au pairs should not\u00a0make plans for holidays without checking with your host family first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Vacations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Au pairs earns 2 weeks of paid vacation during the course of her year.<\/li>\n<li>Vacation time should be mutually agreed upon.<\/li>\n<li>All vacation should be preplanned (at least 4-12 weeks in advance.) This can allow time to coordinate the au pair&#8217;s weekend off for the month that she will also travel.<\/li>\n<li>All au pair\u2019s friends and\/or family visits\/vacations should be pre-approved prior to purchasing tickets. Some host families will not be comfortable with your guest visiting during your work hours. You may need to coordinate your vacation with your guest&#8217;s plans.<\/li>\n<li>If an au pair travels with her\u00a0host family, it should be discussed in advance\u00a0whether this is the au pair\u2019s vacation or if she is working.<\/li>\n<li>If an au pair travels with the host family to work, the host family is required to pay for her transportation, lodging and meals. Her Lodging should ensure her privacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Important: If an au pair is traveling outside of the U.S., she must\u00a0have her DS2019 signed (travel validation) PRIOR to her departure from the US.<em><strong> A visitor&#8217;s visa<\/strong><\/em> may also be needed for the country you are visiting.\u00a0 More information about this may\u00a0be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/resources\/travel_and_flights\/travel_outside_us.asp\">here<\/a>\u00a0on the Au Pair in America website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cRest and be thankful.\u201d \u2013 William Wordsworth Holidays and vacations are a\u00a0great opportunity to rest, recharge and explore the U.S. Spring break is a busy travel season for host families. Here are some reminders about program rules regarding\u00a0holidays and vacations. <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/djZ6w4\"><\/a> Holidays Host families are not\u00a0required\u00a0to give au pairs any specific holidays. 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