Department of Labor Clarifies its Guidance on Internships... Sort Of

Since early 2012, this blog has reported several times on emerging issues surrounding internships.  In some cases, what appears to be a win-win for employers and unemployed professionals, an internship opportunity can actually leave employers vulnerable to alleged back pay under state and federal laws such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  As we reported before, setting up and administering an unpaid internship in a for-profit setting requires care to ensure compliance with those laws.   

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