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Employment Law 101: How to Manage Unpaid Interns, Volunteers, and Trainees

By Michael Kelsheimer on December 19, 2012
Posted in Handbook Articles

Who, What, Why . . .

Who does it apply to: Every employer who has or intends to hire unpaid interns.

When must an intern be paid: All “employees” of a business must be paid at least minimum wage unless they are a “trainee” under the law, regardless of whether they are called an “intern.”  …

Internships – To Pay or Not to Pay?

By Michael Kelsheimer on May 13, 2012
Posted in Quick Questions

With unemployment for people 20 – 24 hovering around 13.2%, college students are flocking to unpaid internships to gain some experience, stay busy, and better position themselves for jobs afterward.  As recently reported by Josh Sanburn at Time MoneyLand and Steven Greenhouse in the NYT, however, these unpaid internships have serious legal problems.

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Michael Kelsheimer focuses his practice on the employment law needs of Texas businesses and executive employees. Michael brings experience as a briefing attorney for the United States District Court and his extensive experience in employment and commercial lawsuits to secure favorable resolutions for his clients.

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