{"disaster service worker ":"any person registered with an accredited disaster counci or with the California Emergency Management Agency for the purpose of engaging in disaster service without compensation."}
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Law Number

Cal Gov Code 8609

Summary Title

Workers' Compensation: Volunteer

Summary

State agencies, the Business Continuity Task Force, the Emergency Preparedness Task Force, or the Executive Committee established by Executive Order D-3-99 can use volunteer workers to implement a disaster, contingency, or business continuity plan. These volunteers will be considered disaster service workers for the purposes of workers' compensation.

Full Title

Volunteer workers

Full Text

State agencies granted authority by the Governor, the Business Continuity Task Force, the Emergency Preparedness Task Force, or the Executive Committee established by Executive Order D-3-99 to implement any type of disaster, contingency, or business continuity plan may use volunteer workers. The volunteers shall be deemed disaster service workers for the purpose of workers' compensation under Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 3600) of Part 1 of Division 4 of the Labor Code.

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