Us Unpaid Internship Legality

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As an American citizen, you can legally work in the US. However, the legality of an unpaid internship depends on specific conditions set by the US Department of Labor. As a Canadian Permanent Resident, you can work in Canada, but for an unpaid internship from a US company, it depends on the nature of the work and the companys policies. Consult a legal expert in international labor laws for personalized advice.

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I am an American Citizen and a Canadian Permanent Resident. I have been offered to work a US unpaid internship, but I live in Canada and I am aware of the internship labour laws in Canada. Is it legal for me to be able to work this unpaid internship even if it's not in Canada, but I am?
As an American citizen, you can legally work in the US. However, the legality of an unpaid internship depends on specific conditions set by the US Department of Labor. It's advisable to consult with a legal expert in US labor laws.
Can I work an unpaid internship from the US in Canada?
As a Canadian Permanent Resident, you can work in Canada. However, for an unpaid internship from a US company, it depends on the nature of the work and the company's policies. It's advisable to consult with a legal expert in international labor laws.