However, in the context of the word ‘nominal,’ it implies that the fee is smaller in comparison to its true value. (b) An individual who performs hours of service as a volunteer for a public agency may receive payment for expenses without being deemed an employee for purposes of the FLSA. A school guard does not become an employee because he or she receives a uniform allowance, or reimbursement for reasonable cleaning expenses or for wear and tear on personal clothing worn while performing hours of volunteer service. You might avoid late payment fees by setting up automatic payments for at least your minimum payments. The phrase “same type of…