Hiring Unpaid Interns Legally

Summary

To legally hire unpaid interns in Massachusetts, ensure the internship benefits the intern, does not replace regular employees, and has no compensation expectation. Interns should receive training similar to an educational environment and not be guaranteed a job afterward. Its advisable to have interns sign an agreement outlining their role, duration, and the unpaid nature of the internship. This agreement should also confirm compliance with labor laws. A template can include sections on role and responsibilities, duration, unpaid nature, no job guarantee, compliance with laws, termination, confidentiality, governing law, and acceptance. Customize the template to fit your specific needs and ensure all legal requirements are met.

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Should I make them sign an agreement?

It's advisable to have interns sign an agreement to clarify expectations and ensure compliance with the law. This can include details about their role, duration, and the unpaid nature of the internship. Do you need a template for such an agreement?

Yes

I can provide some general guidance on what should be included in the agreement. Here's a brief outline:
- Role and Responsibilities: Clearly define the intern's tasks and learning objectives.
- Duration: Specify the start and end dates of the internship.
- Unpaid Nature: Explicitly state that the internship is unpaid.
- No Job Guarantee: Mention that there is no expectation of a job offer at the end.
- Compliance with Laws: Confirm adherence to labor laws and regulations.
Would you like more detailed information on any of these points?

Give me a template agreement

Sure, here's a simple template for an unpaid internship agreement:
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Unpaid Internship Agreement
This Unpaid Internship Agreement ("Agreement") is made on [Date] by and between [Company Name], located at [Company Address] ("Company"), and [Intern Name] ("Intern").

*. Role and Responsibilities
The Intern agrees to perform the following tasks and responsibilities:
- [List specific tasks and responsibilities]

*. Duration
The internship will begin on [Start Date] and end on [End Date].

*. Unpaid Nature
The Intern understands and agrees that this internship is unpaid and no compensation will be provided.

*. No Job Guarantee
The Company makes no promise or guarantee of employment to the Intern upon completion of the internship.

*. Compliance with Laws
Both parties agree to adhere to applicable labor laws and regulations. The Intern acknowledges that they are not an employee of the Company.

*. Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time for any reason with [Number] days' notice.

*. Confidentiality
The Intern agrees to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary information accessed during the internship.

*. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

*. Acceptance
By signing below, both parties agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
[Company Name]
Signature: ______________________
Name: [Company Representative Name]
Title: [Title]
Date: [Date]
[Intern Name]
Signature: ______________________
Name: [Intern Name]
Date: [Date]
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Feel free to customize this template to better suit your needs. Would you like any further assistance with this?

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