Tag: Intern Training

Could taking on unpaid summer interns lead to trouble under the FLSA?

By Heather Hunt Jul 16, 2012 Learning & Development

Updated: Jul 16, 2012

Unpaid internships are viewed universally as great opportunities for students to acquire valuable job skills and experience. In fact, experiential learning opportunities provide students with a leg-up on those competing for jobs right out of college. However, warns Evelyn Gentry, Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, there are downsides for employers that use unpaid interns, the most […]

Could Taking on Unpaid Summer Interns Lead to Trouble Under the FLSA?

By Heather Hunt Jun 21, 2012 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jun 21, 2012

However, warns Evelyn Gentry, Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, there are downsides for employers that use unpaid interns, the most notable being potential violations of the FLSA. Misclassifying employees as unpaid interns, and thereby denying them federal minimum wage and overtime wages can result in costly litigation, civil fines, or both. Furthermore, employers who willfully violate […]