Volunteer assistant...dumb question

[pertytown]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.



It's the American way, baby.

-KLH