Internships and Career Development

Covers the laws and legal rights that apply to internships, co-ops, and early-career roles, including wage and hour rules, employee vs. intern classification, workplace discrimination and harassment, accommodations, and confidentiality or IP agreements. Also addresses navigating job offers, background checks, noncompetes, and negotiating employment terms as you start or advance your career.

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The Unpaid Intern Rule – When It’s Wage Theft — and When It’s Legal

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Under the FLSA, unpaid internships are legal only if the intern is the primary beneficiary under the federal 7-factor test. If the employer gains most of the benefit from the intern’s work, the intern may be owed at least minimum wage and overtime. This article explains the legal test, red flags, and next steps for […]