Claim of Di Perri v. Boys Brotherhood Republic of New York, Inc.

This is an appeal from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Board awarding benefits to the claimant and from a determination that the employment was illegal under section 14-a of the Workmen’s Compensation Law.

The claimant was a minor, 16 years of age, who worked during the summer as a kitchen helper and waiter at a camp operated by the respondent, located about 30 miles from New York City. He was required to live at the camp, serve meals in the dining room, wash dishes and clean up the kitchen in return for board and lodging and an incentive merit bonus at the end of the year. He was…