Internships Pose Hidden Liability Traps

This summer, more than 2.5 million students are expected to work as interns—most of them unpaid. Internships have become a critical step on the road to successful job placement for many college students, giving them professional experience in furtherance of their education.

They also promote valuable business interests such as promoting the image of a business in the local community, providing the opportunity to evaluate potential job applicants and sometimes performing important work that might not otherwise get done.

A for-profit business runs significant legal risks by agreeing to take on an intern, and companies should be aware of how those risks can be minimized.

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