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Do we need to pay our summer intern?

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...

Are we required to pay summer interns?

Question: Are we required to pay summer interns? Answer: It depends on whether the worker is considered an employee. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has adopted the primary beneficiary test to determine whether a worker is an employee or an intern. If the worker...

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