Intern Compensation 101
When it comes to internships, money is a hot topic. Rising student loan debt – along with recent lawsuits against Fox Searchlight Pictures and Sean “Diddy” Combs – means offering unpaid internships to students and recent graduates may do more harm than good.
Employers are beginning to wisen up to the fact that it’s illegal to offer unpaid internships if you’re not in accordance with U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division guidelines. But there’s a lot more to internship compensation than most employers would think – leaving interns without pay damages your reputation and negatively impacts the job market overall.
With 36.9 percent of companies still offering unpaid internships or internships that pay less than minimum wage, it’s time to get on the right side of history by offering fair intern compensation. The following infographic, compiled by InternMatch, an online platform connecting the best intern candidates and employers, showcases the benefits of paid internships.


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