Daily Archives: March 20, 2016


Ask HR: Can my Volunteer also be my employee?

Dear HR, We are hiring one of our current volunteers for a new upper-level position. If the volunteer duties are not involved with the new position, can they do both?   Answer: Per BOLI, an employee can only qualify as a volunteer if these four criteria are met: The work must be at the employee´s initiative. The work must be outside normal or regular work hours. The employee must be performing a religious, charitable or […]