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Interns: Assign Real Work or Menial Tasks? Neither, says The New York Times

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations, Wage & Hour

Back in 2010, at the same time the U.S. Department of Labor was making a big publicity push on its interpretation of rules regarding unpaid interns, the New York Times ran piece noting how employers were skirting the law when it came to internships: The Labor Department says it is cracking down on firms that… Continue Reading

Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Interns

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Manager & HR Pro’s Resource Center, Wage & Hour

The word “Interns” has turned into a dirty word for employment lawyers lately. But before you panic, it’s time to separate fact from fiction. Now, it IS true that a few years back, the United States Department of Labor signaled employers that it would start cutting down on the practice that some employers used of… Continue Reading

Quick Hits: USERRA Releases, DeepNet, World Cup, Telecommuting, Facebook Messages, Overtime on Commssions, Interns

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations, Litigation, Wage & Hour

With all the news about recent Supreme Court decisions, here are a few articles that you might of missed over the last few weeks: The Ohio Employer’s Law Blog reports on an interesting 6th Circuit decision that allows a USERRA claim (the statute that guarantees job restoration after military service) to be released in a separation… Continue Reading

Podcast on Internships: What Employers Need to Know

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Wage & Hour

With the Department of Labor’s crackdown on unpaid interns continuing this year (for background, see my prior post), it seems appropriate to delve into the topic in some more detail.   Fortunately, I’ve been asked to join The Proactive Employer in a podcast on the topic on Friday morning.  Details and signups are available here. … Continue Reading

Revenge of the Interns! Department of Labor Continues Emphasis on Unpaid Internships

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations, Wage & Hour

As if to say, "…And We Really Mean It", the United States Department of Labor continued its publicity campaign on the issue of unpaid interns by releasing a Fact Sheet this week on whether and when interns need to be paid minimum wage or be treated as employees. If you recall, earlier this month, the… Continue Reading