It seems many companies are preying on college graduates to get free labor.
Working for nothing?
Growth of Unpaid Internships May Be Illegal, Officials Say [New York Times]
“With job openings scarce for young people, the number of unpaid internships has climbed in recent years, leading federal and state regulators to worry that more employers are illegally using such internships for free labor.
Convinced that many unpaid internships violate minimum wage laws, officials in Oregon, California and other states have begun investigations and fined employers.
Many regulators say that violations are widespread, but that it is unusually hard to mount a major enforcement effort because interns are often afraid to file complaints. Many fear they will become known as troublemakers in their chosen field, endangering their chances with a potential future employer.”
I am all for cracking down on employers that are trying to get something for nothing, but I feel like if officials get too trigger happy with enforcement, it could force businesses to decrease the amount of positions available, which will make it tougher for us students to get the experience we need.
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