Question: Do we need to pay our summer intern? Answer: Generally, yes, though it depends on who benefits most from their work. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has adopted the “primary beneficiary test” to determine whether a worker is an employee (who must be...
Interns
Can we bring on college students as interns without paying them?
Question: We’ve been approached by some local college students who are volunteering to be unpaid interns. Can we bring them on without paying them? Answer: According to the U.S. Department of Labor, there are certain requirements that must be met when taking on...
Do we need to offer summer interns group health insurance?
Whether you need to offer benefits depends on your health plan eligibility terms. However, offering benefits to interns can enhance your employment brand and reputation in college placement offices and within the labor marketplace overall. Summer interns by nature are...