A former intern’s February lawsuit against Hearst Corporation, alleging that her internship violated the Fair Labor Standards Act because she was not paid for her work, recently was conditionally granted “class-action” status by a federal judge....more

Two interns who worked on the movie “Black Swan” have filed a class-action lawsuit charging that the film’s production company violated the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and the New York Labor Law. The suit alleges that Fox Searchlight used unpaid interns to perform “menial tasks” that should have been performed by paid employees and failed to provide an educational or training element to their internships that would help exempt the company from having to pay the interns....more

Answers to questions frequently asked about internships. Adapted and revised from “Legal Q&A,” by George C. Hlavac, Esq., appearing in the February 2010 NACE Journal. ...more

This article focuses on the legal implications surrounding internships. It should be noted, however, that at this time there is a void in the specific protections provided to interns and, as such, individuals sometimes fall through the cracks. ...more

Employers need to be aware of the legal issues governing internships and co-op programs to ensure that these programs do not unwittingly subject them to potential liability.This article will address a few of the major areas that employers will need to consider to ensure compliance with the laws applicable to internship programs. For career services professionals, this article provides a solid understanding of the relationship between employer and student involved in an internship or co-op program....more

 More and more career centers are assisting students in securing internships. Consequently, career centers need to understand not only their legal obligations to the interning student but also the employer’s obligations. Following is a review of common questions and their answers....more

In general, most of the legal issues surrounding internship programs arise from this source—the nature of the relationship between employer and intern. What is the relationship? Is the intern a “trainee,” “volunteer,” or some version of “employee”? In fact, questions regarding pay (which is the most common question) and liability are tied to this issue....more

Can interns file for unemployment once their internship ends?...more

 Sample Hold Harmless Agreement...more