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Archive Home > 2007 > November > 02 > Volunteer perks may be wages

Volunteer perks may be wages

Ruling on MBSEF ski passes means nonprofits could have to fund unemployment coverage

By James Sinks / The Bulletin
November 2, 2007

SALEM — In a decision that could send waves through the ranks of businesses and charities that rely on donated work, the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that items of value provided to volunteers can be considered wages — and therefore are subject to unemployment....

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