by pialucido
Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:47 pm
Hi,
I applied as a nanny to UK and Mr. Jerry Anderson hired me for this. I want to make sure if this is scam or not.
Below is the employment letter he sent me under PETERKINS IMMIGRATION SOLICITATORS. I want to know also if this company is operating legal. Please help me.
This is the EMPLOYMENT LETTER SENT TO ME and asked me to send this to [email protected]
Approved by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 18 January 1972
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT LETTER
This agreement relating to a Live-in caregiver program is concluded between: MR & MRS JERRY ANDERSON
HOME ADDRESS: Lavender Hill, London SW11, Flat, SW11 5RN
It is hereinafter referred to: PIA LOUISE LUCIDO
Date of Birth:
Born on:
Nationality: FILIPINO
Passport No:
Address:
Gender: FEMALE
And (if the caregiver is still a minor) her/his legal representative: (name and address)
I. GENERAL CONDITIONS
The caregiver shall be received by the host family for a period of 12 months, under the conditions laid down hereinafter. During this
period, the caregiver shall be given the opportunity to improve her/his education, in particular with regard to the English language, and to increase her/his general cultural development.
The agreement shall take effect from (27th of FEBUARY, 2013)
II. DUTIES OF THE HOST
II. 1. The host undertakes to receive the caregiver into the family and to let her/him share the daily family life; in this connection, he makes the following declaration of which the caregiver takes note:
That the family consists of 3 including: Father (Jerry Anderson 43 years old), Mother (Claire Anderson 38 years old), Son and Daughter (Gibson 6 & Sandra 4 years old respectively).
The family lives in a house consisting of 4 rooms including four self contained bedroom(s) and a big sitting room.
Occupation of the host: (Maintenance Engineer)
Occupation of the host's spouse: (Lawyer)
The language normally spoken in the household is English.
II. 2. The host shall provide board and lodging for the caregiver and shall place at her/his disposal a separate suitable room with telephone, desktop computer, TV and a DVD.
II. 3. In addition, the host shall pay the caregiver pocket money amounting to (£350) weekly.
II. 4. The caregiver’s hours of duty shall be organised in such a way as, to allow her/him to follow courses, and to improve her/his general cultural development and knowledge of the language.
II. 5. The caregiver shall have free 3 day(s) per week and shall have full opportunity to take part in religious worship 1.
The host shall take out a private insurance guaranteeing the caregiver the following benefits health insurance. The premium amounts to £140 per month. The whole/half of the premium shall be paid by the host.
II. 6. In the event of the caregiver falling ill, the host shall continue to provide board and lodging and shall give all appropriate care until such time as necessary arrangements have been made.
II. 7. The host agrees to sponsor the caregiver if he/she agrees to provide evidence that he/she has sufficient funds to live in UK as stipulated by the UK HOME AGENCY. The sponsorship includes: visa, work permit, flight ticket.
HOLIDAYS
The employer will pay two weeks per year. In the final year of your contract the employee will be entitled to holidays on pro rata basis. The caregiver should be paid in her absence, for example, if he/she go away on holiday and do not wish her to join you, she remains in your employ. Also if you are going away for some time, your caregiver should be paid a retainer.
Paid compensation is not normally given for holidays not actually taken. Holidays may only be carried into the next year with the express permission of the employer.
III. DUTIES OF THE CAREGIVER
III. 1. The caregiver undertakes to participate, for 25 hours per week, 4 in day to day family duties by furnishing the following services taking care of (Gibson & Sandra)
III. 2. The caregiver agrees to comply with any formality necessary on her/his part to enable the host to fulfil her/his obligations under paragraph II 6 of this agreement.
III. 3. The caregiver agrees to furnish without delay the medical certificate for proper record.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
IV. 1. If the agreement has been concluded for an unspecified period, it may be terminated by either party with two weeks' notice. Regardless of whether the period concerned is specified or not in the event of serious misconduct by one of the parties, the other party may immediately terminate the agreement. Either of the parties may also terminate the agreement with immediate effect if serious circumstances make such instant termination necessary.
IV. 2. The parties also agree on the following:
To always respect each other and follow the rules guiding the laws of the Immigration.
This agreement has been drawn up in three copies:
- One to be retained by the host,
- One to be retained by the caregiver,
- One to be deposited with UK HOME OFFICE
If the caregiver is a minor, a further copy is to be handed over to her/his legal representative
Done at, Legal View Law Firm.
Signature of the caregiver:
Signature of the host:
I applied as a nanny to UK and Mr. Jerry Anderson hired me for this. I want to make sure if this is scam or not.
Below is the employment letter he sent me under PETERKINS IMMIGRATION SOLICITATORS. I want to know also if this company is operating legal. Please help me.
This is the EMPLOYMENT LETTER SENT TO ME and asked me to send this to [email protected]
Approved by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 18 January 1972
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT LETTER
This agreement relating to a Live-in caregiver program is concluded between: MR & MRS JERRY ANDERSON
HOME ADDRESS: Lavender Hill, London SW11, Flat, SW11 5RN
It is hereinafter referred to: PIA LOUISE LUCIDO
Date of Birth:
Born on:
Nationality: FILIPINO
Passport No:
Address:
Gender: FEMALE
And (if the caregiver is still a minor) her/his legal representative: (name and address)
I. GENERAL CONDITIONS
The caregiver shall be received by the host family for a period of 12 months, under the conditions laid down hereinafter. During this
period, the caregiver shall be given the opportunity to improve her/his education, in particular with regard to the English language, and to increase her/his general cultural development.
The agreement shall take effect from (27th of FEBUARY, 2013)
II. DUTIES OF THE HOST
II. 1. The host undertakes to receive the caregiver into the family and to let her/him share the daily family life; in this connection, he makes the following declaration of which the caregiver takes note:
That the family consists of 3 including: Father (Jerry Anderson 43 years old), Mother (Claire Anderson 38 years old), Son and Daughter (Gibson 6 & Sandra 4 years old respectively).
The family lives in a house consisting of 4 rooms including four self contained bedroom(s) and a big sitting room.
Occupation of the host: (Maintenance Engineer)
Occupation of the host's spouse: (Lawyer)
The language normally spoken in the household is English.
II. 2. The host shall provide board and lodging for the caregiver and shall place at her/his disposal a separate suitable room with telephone, desktop computer, TV and a DVD.
II. 3. In addition, the host shall pay the caregiver pocket money amounting to (£350) weekly.
II. 4. The caregiver’s hours of duty shall be organised in such a way as, to allow her/him to follow courses, and to improve her/his general cultural development and knowledge of the language.
II. 5. The caregiver shall have free 3 day(s) per week and shall have full opportunity to take part in religious worship 1.
The host shall take out a private insurance guaranteeing the caregiver the following benefits health insurance. The premium amounts to £140 per month. The whole/half of the premium shall be paid by the host.
II. 6. In the event of the caregiver falling ill, the host shall continue to provide board and lodging and shall give all appropriate care until such time as necessary arrangements have been made.
II. 7. The host agrees to sponsor the caregiver if he/she agrees to provide evidence that he/she has sufficient funds to live in UK as stipulated by the UK HOME AGENCY. The sponsorship includes: visa, work permit, flight ticket.
HOLIDAYS
The employer will pay two weeks per year. In the final year of your contract the employee will be entitled to holidays on pro rata basis. The caregiver should be paid in her absence, for example, if he/she go away on holiday and do not wish her to join you, she remains in your employ. Also if you are going away for some time, your caregiver should be paid a retainer.
Paid compensation is not normally given for holidays not actually taken. Holidays may only be carried into the next year with the express permission of the employer.
III. DUTIES OF THE CAREGIVER
III. 1. The caregiver undertakes to participate, for 25 hours per week, 4 in day to day family duties by furnishing the following services taking care of (Gibson & Sandra)
III. 2. The caregiver agrees to comply with any formality necessary on her/his part to enable the host to fulfil her/his obligations under paragraph II 6 of this agreement.
III. 3. The caregiver agrees to furnish without delay the medical certificate for proper record.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
IV. 1. If the agreement has been concluded for an unspecified period, it may be terminated by either party with two weeks' notice. Regardless of whether the period concerned is specified or not in the event of serious misconduct by one of the parties, the other party may immediately terminate the agreement. Either of the parties may also terminate the agreement with immediate effect if serious circumstances make such instant termination necessary.
IV. 2. The parties also agree on the following:
To always respect each other and follow the rules guiding the laws of the Immigration.
This agreement has been drawn up in three copies:
- One to be retained by the host,
- One to be retained by the caregiver,
- One to be deposited with UK HOME OFFICE
If the caregiver is a minor, a further copy is to be handed over to her/his legal representative
Done at, Legal View Law Firm.
Signature of the caregiver:
Signature of the host: