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Are unpaid internships unlawful?

  • Written by Andrew Stewart, John Bray Professor of Law, University of Adelaide
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In today’s hyper competitive job market, internships are becoming a must-have on almost every job applicant’s CV. But when should a worker be paid for an internship, and is the rise of unpaid internships simply broadening the gap between those who can afford...

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