Interns

Webcast: When is an Intern More Than Just an Intern?

A well-designed internship program can be a win-win for both the intern and the organization. Although unpaid internships at nonprofits are generally permissible, there is a risk that interns could be considered employees covered by federal minimum wage and overtime laws! Some new guidance from the Department of Labor can help nonprofits assess whether their internship program is properly structured.

During this webinar, our speaker helps nonprofits understand:
– How interns are different from employees and volunteers;
– Based on these changes in the law, what new requirements are there for internship programs; and
– What should your nonprofit consider as it sets up its interns?

Presenter: Amy E. Jensen of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

Click here to view the webcast.
Slides – Are Your Interns Employees?

Slides- Are Your Interns Also Employees

Is It Okay for Your Interns To Be Unpaid?

Guidance for Nonprofits Seeking to Use Unpaid Interns

Unpaid interns are often an asset to nonprofits, bringing with them a desire to learn and a passion for the cause of the organization. Although unpaid internships can benefit all involved and are generally permissible in the nonprofit arena, nonprofits should approach these relationships with some degree of caution, taking care to ensure that the primary benefits of the internship accrue to the intern, rather than to the organization. Care must be taken to ensure the required criteria for unpaid internships are met. If the criteria are not satisfied, interns could be employees of the organization who are covered by the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). In January of 2018, the United States Department of Labor (US DOL) updated its test for determining when an internship can be unpaid. This article provides guidance about how to determine if your interns can be unpaid under the new test adopted by the US DOL.

Guidance for Nonprofits

Article: Guidance for Nonprofits Seeking to Use Unpaid Interns