Volunteer Hurt while Participating in Community Service Program Wasn't 'Employee'

A volunteer in a community service program failed to establish he was an "employee" of The Girls Club of New York for purposes of his Labor Law and workers' compensation claims, the Appellate Division ruled. Case: Smith v. The Girls Club of New York, No. 15353 570657/10, 06/09/2015, published. Facts: Mark Smith voluntarily chose to participate in a community service program in lieu of incarceration for a criminal offense. As part of the program, he was sent to work at The Girls Club of New York. Smith wound up getting hurt while working at the club, and he filed a claim for vi...