Intern Rights by (popular) States
Intern Rights by (popular) States While there are certain federal laws that dictate what rights “for profit” companies must offer employees, some states offer additional rights. Click on your state below to find out what rights you are entitled to. New YorkCaliforniaMassachusettsMarylandDistrict of Columbia 1. New York When can an internship be unpaid? The New York Department […]
Paid Congressional Internships
Paid Congressional Internships On average, there are 3,841 paid interns working in Congress. Congressional internships offer amazing work experience and a first hand look into democratic lawmaking. However, a recent study by Pay Your Interns found that white and more economically privileged individuals are disproportionately more likely to get these competitive internships. This is troublesome because those […]
Government Internships and Fellowships
Government Internships/Fellowships Government internships are a great way to gain valuable work experience. For the most part, government internships are like any other typical internship. However, there are a few key differences. To learn more about government intern qualifications, job expectations, and more, see the questions below. 1. I am still a student, but I […]
Intern Discrimination at Work
Intern Discrimination at Work Oftentimes, interns are the lowest on the totem pole in the workplace. As a result, interns lack bargaining power and can be more vulnerable to workplace discrimination than others. Interns, however, share the same or very similar rights to “normal” employees. Get more information on your rights to not be discriminated […]
Reproductive Rights
Reproductive Rights Reproductive rights—having the ability to decide whether and when to have children—are important to a childbearing individual’s socioeconomic well-being and overall health. In the United States, the 1973 Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade established the legal right to abortion. In June 2022, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Now, […]
Intern Rights
Intern Rights In today’s economy, internships are often a critical aspect of finding an entry-level position. More and more students are accepting internships to provide themselves with experience prior to applying for a full-time job. Almost a third of college students report working at an unpaid internship during their college years. Despite their popularity, interns […]
Gig Workers
Gig Workers The gig economy is transforming the way work is performed. On-demand drivers, dog walkers, and freelance writers are only a few examples. There has also been the emergence of various gig platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, and Guru which enable the organization or individuals to recruit freelancers. Though gig work offers flexibility and autonomy […]
Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking & Sex Workers “Trafficking in persons,” “human trafficking,” and “modern slavery” are umbrella terms – often used interchangeably – to refer to a crime whereby traffickers exploit and profit at the expense of adults or children by compelling them to perform labor or engage in commercial sex. When a person younger than 18 […]
Mitigation
Protect Your Rights Mitigation If you are suing your employer or former employer you may be surprised to learn that you have an obligation to minimize (mitigate) the damages to yourself and, as a result, how much your employer will owe you. If you lost your job, you have to make a good faith effort […]
Employee Identity Theft
Employee Identity Theft Identity theft is a crime that can have devastating effects on victims. Read more to learn how identity theft relates to workers, how to avoid it, and how to deal with it. 1. What is employment identity theft? Employment identity theft is a crime that occurs when someone takes and uses another […]
