WC/NONPROFIT CORP. VOLUNTEERS & OFFICERS.

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View NCGA Bill Details2015-2016 Session
Senate Bill 467 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 25, 2015
AN ACT AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYEE" UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT TO EXCLUDE VOLUNTEERS AND OFFICERS OF CERTAIN NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS.
Intro. by Hartsell.

Status: Re-ref Com On Judiciary II (Senate Action) (Mar 30 2015)

Bill History:

S 467

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Mar 26 2015 - View Summary

    Amends GS 97-2(2) as the title indicates. Provides that the term "employee" does not include any person performing voluntary service for a nonprofit corporation subject to GS Chapters 47A, 47C, 47F, 55A, or 59B or any organization that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code if the person does not receive any payment for the voluntary service other than reasonable reimbursement for expenses incurred in connection with the voluntary service. Further clarifies that a person performing voluntary service is not an employee even if the person was elected or appointed and empowered as an executive officer, director, or committee member for a nonprofit organization subject to GS Chapters 47A, 47C, 47F, 55A, or 59B or any organization that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.