Intern Rights May Be Next Trend In Employment Law

Law360, New York (April 28, 2014, 6:17 PM EDT) -- In an economy that is still recovering from one of the worst recessions in American history, young people who are experiencing difficulties in finding gainful employment are increasingly forced to turn towards unpaid internships in order to build their resumes and develop work experience. At the same time, there has been an increase in litigation brought by interns against their putative employers, not only relating to payment of wages but also, and sometimes in combination with, claims of discrimination and harassment. As a result, both lawmakers and the media have been paying more attention to the relationship between companies and unpaid interns....

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