How many hours are au pairs allowed to work?

Reminder: Au pairs can work a maximum of 10 hours a day and 45 hours per week. The au pair is entitled to one and a half days off each week, which means that if her hours are spread over 6 days, one of those work days cannot exceed 5 hours of work.

How many hours an au pair is allowed to work per day and per week?

Au Pairs can work up to 45 hours per week and not more than 10 hours per day - including babysitting!

How long can an au pair stay in the US?

12 months The J-1 visa permits Au Pair in America participants to reside legally in the United States for 12 months while caring for children in a program-approved host family. Au pairs and companions in good standing may apply for an extension of stay to continue participation in the program for an additional 6, 9 or 12 months.

How many hours does an au pair Work Australia?

Au pairs should be given time every day to study and pursue their own interests. They should also be given a set amount of time off work each week. In Australia, the most common arrangement is for au pairs to work 30 to 35 hours per week with weekends off work.