I volunteer at a regional theatre doing both on-stage and off-stage work. Recently there has been a change of middle-management among the paid employees and new sets of "rules" began floating around. Among these rules were various lists that volunteers were asked to sign or they couldn't volunteer. I have volunteered at a variety of organizations over the years and have never seen this. I say its a waste of time, at best and a violation of my rights at worst. For instance, agreeing not to imbibe alchohol while working is great, but an addict/alcoholic is going to imbibe no matter what they sign.
Included among these various papers to sign was a medical waiver, authorizing the theatre to perform and santion medical procedures, this worried me as it leaves the theatre open to lawsuits.
2006-11-28 21:57:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A waste of time it may be, but every organization is worried about lawsuits. Perhaps a written code of rules is required by its insurer, or its lawyers.
2006-11-28 21:59:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A code of conduct is a list of protocols that protects everyone- for example if there is a no-smoking policy within certain area then you HAVE to adhere to them. You have a civic responsibilty if you dont like the rules then go to a place where the rules are more relaxed but dont go crying to your lawyer if things go wrong. Im not being rude or nasty just honest and objective.
Basically everywhere you go there are rules you need to adapt to them. I am guessing you may be a young person as you get older you will value these codes. If you disagree or not sure spaeak to your superviisor. They will listen and guide you.
2006-11-29 06:09:18 · answer #2 · answered by dave c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only is it legal, it is highly advisable. If someone is truly committed to the organization, signing the code of conduct really should not post a problem for them.
2006-11-29 08:31:26 · answer #3 · answered by Carl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋