Are interns supposed to be paid?

 

A: A legal, unpaid internship has to be a learning experience for the intern, and an employer cannot expect the intern to produce work that will benefit the employer.

Paid Internships or Unpaid Internships - What the FLSA says

Interns are covered by certain regulations if they work for employers in the private sector that are not charities. Employers have to follow certain guidelines in order to determine if they have to pay interns under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Certain tests must be met in order for interns not to fall under the federal minimum wage and overtime laws. Employers must prove that  6 factors apply in order to fall outside of the overtime and minimum wage requirements. Read the 6 factors in our blog post: Texas Interns: Do you know if the FLSA applies to you?

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