Add Comment Question: I am considering hiring a personal care worker privately in my home. Any advice? Answer: If you hire the personal care worker directly and not through an agency you become his or her employer and must comply with the rules stipulated in the Employment Standards Act, 2000. One main piece of advice is to limit the employee's termination entitlements to the minimum standards, which can by done by way of a written employment agreement with a specially worded termination clause. I encourage you to contact us at the number below to discuss this point with one of our lawyers. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.