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pertytown
03-26-2012, 06:33 PM
Ok this is kind of out there, but I have searched online, and haven't found an answer to my question. A friend of mine wants to help me out this season, but he doesn't want to be paid. I am thinking that there has to be some legal thing against this sort of thing - especially since he wants to do this for the whole season. I will admit, this guy is a little on the eccentric side, but a genuinely nice person, but for the life of me I can't figure out why he doesn't want to be paid. If anyone knows if this is legal or not, please let me know.
jazzyj
03-26-2012, 06:56 PM
My husband does it for free at every gig. lol Seriously tho legally he and i have no relationship, but I dont know of any issues with him "volunteering" at every event.

But if it were a minor, maybe, but otherwise meh.

Now if he gets hurt... there may be some wild insurance legalities that come into play even though he's not your employee.
ampnation
03-26-2012, 08:03 PM
jazzyj's insurance concern is valid. I don't see a problem though. Call it an internship. Law firms do it all the time. (disclaimer: I am not an attorney and you should not ask me about legal advice)
Sween
03-27-2012, 12:59 PM
Someone who wants to work for free... let's see... umm why ask questions?

Call it an internship. Slip him some beer money under the table if you want.
Gjhowe1
03-27-2012, 01:35 PM
Good way to meet girls/guys? Get some experience before starting out on your own? I tag along with some of the wedding guys to get some MC experience sometimes, as id like to be prepared before doing a wedding myself.
DJRockinRob
03-27-2012, 01:37 PM
The reason i never use assitants is because they will usually take my ideas and then start their own company and become competition to me. Learned that lesson a long time ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!
KLH
03-27-2012, 02:36 PM
Teach him how to DJ and make him work for FREE. Call yourself DJ Peeeimp and collect the dolla-dolla bills, y'all.

That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it, and it's worked out well for them.

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/DVD/Paramount/detailpages/IronMan/IronMan_Still_H5_L.jpg

It's the American way, baby.

-KLH