[Superman]

the labor law swami should be consulted here. While I am a labor relations guy, I am not an attorney. Having said that, I know of few (they do exist, but they are specific exclusions) instances where a worker can perform regular work that benefits an employer, where the employer is aware that the work is being performed for them, and where the worker would not be entitled to compensation. I'm not saying this fellow is entitled to compensation, just that the legal eagles should weigh in on this carefully.