Intern Or Indentured Servant? 9 Ways To Determine Whether You’re Being Exploited
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Kimberly Gedeon
Taking Over A Paid Employee’s Duties
Ever hear the “Hey intern! Take over for a bit; I’ll be back in an hour”? Under the Department of Labor (DOL), a company cannot hire an unpaid intern to take over a paid employee’s position. As an intern, you are supposed to work side-by-side with the staff – not take over their tasks and duties.
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