General Sickness Policy

Baseline Illness:

Typically known as the common cold, this includes symptoms such as sniffles, runny nose, and a dry cough without fever. It's prevalent among parents, children, and those in close proximity to children, especially during winter. Motor City Sitters acknowledges that this baseline illness is to be expected when working with or having children in the home. It's not considered a barrier to work or placement confirmation unless explicitly communicated to Motor City Sitters. If you have or are planning to use Motor City Sitters 

Key Points:

• If a sitter declines to work in a home with baseline illness present, they won't incur a cancellation fee nor lose a point with Motor City Sitters. The agency will endeavor to find a substitute sitter for the family.

• If a sitter is experiencing baseline illness and the family declines coverage, the family is responsible for the cancellation fee.

• If a family exhibits symptoms beyond baseline illness, a sitter may decline to work, and the family is responsible for the cancellation fee.

• Standard cancellation protocol applies if either party exhibits symptoms beyond baseline illness.