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 Dismissal: 30 days advanced notice of dismissal must be given. If you want your worker to leave immediately, which is often advisable, you must pay an accrued salary in addition to dismissal payments - Proportional monthly salary, proportional 13th salary and proportional vacation with its additional vacation bonus (for employees of more than one year, if not already issued) - Be sure to enter the termination into the former workers CTPS booklet, with the date of dismissal and salaries paid before making the final payment - If the household help worker quits or abandons the position, they are not entitled to dismissal payments Employer Rights  An employer has the right to 30 days advanced notice if the household help worker wants to leave their position, but this seldom happens. It is advisable to have your former worker sign a statement that they are leaving of their choice and therefore forfeits the right to any dismissal payments  An employer has the right to fire a household help worker for any reason, as long as any dismissal payments are made. Have your former worker sign a receipt stating this is the final payment and they will have no future claims on the employer. If you were satisfied with the quality of your former worker, it is customary to help them to find a new job  Requiring a uniform is a personal decision between you and your household help worker. You may provide the uniforms, which can be purchased at stores like Carrefour, Eldorado, or any local feira ; however, the worker may prefer to wear more casual clothes to perform some tasks. This is usually decided at the time of hiring Cleaning Lady ( Diarista ): Paid on a per-day basis and you do not have to register their work card. Does the tough cleaning (windows, bathrooms, ovens, etc.) which a regular maid may not do  Daily Maid ( Empregada ): Paid monthly; comes every day, but does not live in your home. You sign their work card, pay INSS and transportation cost ( condução ) as well. Does the cleaning, laundry, cooking, and any daily help you might need  Live-In Maid ( Empregada que dorme no emprego ): Paid monthly and you register their work card; lives in your home. Most maids can do some cooking and housecleaning  Nanny ( Babá ): Solely responsible for your children; lives in your home. Nannies in Brazil can range from a younger person with no previous experience, to a well- trained nurse. The nanny normally completes laundry, diapers, and food, cleans the children’s rooms, and is responsible for all of their activities  Couples ( Caseiro ): You can often hire couples where the women fill the position of maid or nanny while the man does chores or yardwork around the house and can be a driver in some families. For people living in a house, a couple can be a great option when hiring domestic help Vocabulary 

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