02-16-2006, 12:17 AM
LawtoniaFeb 1 2006, 07:09 PM What about Volunteer Workers? They do not receive compensation for their work - financial or otherwise - under this proposal they would not have the right to a safe work place. [/quote]
The way I see it, if you actually volunteer to do something dangerous getting absolutely nothing in return, it is your business. Most volunteer work is not formally contracted; I fail to see how you could enforce any employer responsibilities in such an environment.
This proposal prohibits employers from forcing people to put their lives at risk for subsistence. It is not intended to stop people from jumping off bridges for fun.
Having said that, if you get a free glass of water per year in your volunteer work, you fall under the scope of this resolution again.
The way I see it, if you actually volunteer to do something dangerous getting absolutely nothing in return, it is your business. Most volunteer work is not formally contracted; I fail to see how you could enforce any employer responsibilities in such an environment.
This proposal prohibits employers from forcing people to put their lives at risk for subsistence. It is not intended to stop people from jumping off bridges for fun.
Having said that, if you get a free glass of water per year in your volunteer work, you fall under the scope of this resolution again.