The placement agreement is very important as it helps to avoid any misunderstandings between the “au pair” young person and the host family. The “au pair” young person has to know the precise conditions of his/her stay in a manner where he can chose this activity with full knowledge of evidence.
- The placement agreement includes the following necessary elements
- The duration of the au pair placement term (it shall last no more than one year)
- The time spent with family duties and the estimated working hours days off
- The hosting location and the conditions of housing.
- The duties to be fulfilled by the “au pair” young person and the provided means to fulfil them.
- language lessons for the “au pair” young person paid for by the host family.
- The amount of allowance agreed upon as pocket money for the “au pair” young person during the complete term of placement (fixed amount corresponding to a quarter of the minimum social wage)
- The mention of the placement agreement is concluded under a condition precedent of the approval of the host family and the authorisation of the “au pair” young person.