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              How We Work

              _Thank you for contacting Domestic Connections Agency.

              We have been in business since 1989 and have garnered the support of many clients and applicants throughout the years due to our integrity and honesty.

              We have provided families with experienced and qualified personnel, and we pride ourselves in having a reputation for being highly professional. We intend to gain your full trust as our search begins for you and your family while making this a pleasant experience for everyone.

              The first step is to complete a Work Order. This Work Order holds the client's specifications and special requirements for the position being offered. Please feel free to add anything to this Work Order that might be useful to us in selecting the appropriate applicants for you.

              There are various fee options for you to choose:

              CONSULTANCY
              Marta Perrone is available for a telephone and/or physical consultation to help you understand your needs, assessment of your home and lifestyle to help you determine what is the best plan for hiring personnel, creating job descriptions for each candidate, resources for finding help, and complete hand-holding throughout the process - all based on Marta's 23 years of experience in the Private Service Industry.  (This does not include placement of any personnel, it is merely a consultation)  Fee $250

              PERMANENT FEE OPTIONS

              10% of the Employee’s total gross annual compensation or a minimum of $1,200,00,whichever is greater (3 months Replacement Period)

              12% of the Employees total gross annual compensation or a minimum of $1,800.00 whichever is greater (6 months Replacement Period)

              15% of the Employees total gross compensation or a minimum of $2,500.00, whichever is greater (1 year Replacement Guarantee)

              18% of the Employees total gross compensation or a minimum of $3,500.00, whichever is greater (1 year Replacement Guarantee, a legally drafted Agreement personally tailored to your household situation, complete of all initial federal and state new hire forms, a full year of legal advice pertaining to your new domestic employee and an informative household employment guide and answers to legal and tax questions included.)

              TEMPORARY SERVICES

              Annual Registration fee of $300 for any on call service for the duration of one year.  Client will be charged an additional $20 per day for every day an employee works during the year. All employees will be paid directly by the employer separate from the daily charge. 24 hours notice is required for any on-call placement.

              Temporary placement from 1-3 months is based on 25% of the gross salary for the duration of time hired.  Replacement guarantee is unlimited and equals the amount of time a candidate is contracted.

              SPECIALIZED BABY CARE:

              20% of the Employees total gross compensation for the duration of employment agreement or a minimum of $1,500.00, whichever is greater (unlimited Replacements, Background Investigation, First Aide & CPR Certifications, and LiveScan Fingerprinting). For advanced reservations, Client may be subject to a retainer fee.

              IN-HOME  HOUSEHOLD TRAINING BY MARTA PERRONE

              $1000 for per day of in-home personal training with your household employee in all areas: cleaning, laundry, product use, basic cooking and table setting. Number of days required depends on the client’s needs.  (Included is putting employee through a The Professional Housekeeper Certification Program and all materials.)

              Thank you again for the opportunity to be of service to you!
              16656 Venutra Blvd. Suite 205. Encino, CA 91436