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Work for NO Pay??? Internships the New Entry Level Job

The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) was enacted during a period of high unemployment to ensure that employees would receive a “fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.”  See Overnight Transp. Co. v. Missel, 316 U.S. 572, … Continue reading

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Unpaid Internships: a Way to Break in or a Breakdown in Our Work Force?

 Given the difficult economic times, college students and unpaid internships have become virtually synonymous. This presents a host of issues for students and other members of the nation’s workforce, 8.8% of whom are unemployed, according to the Department of Labor’s … Continue reading

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