Unpaid internships a costly risk

Employers can find themselves in legal trouble if their interns are doing somebody’s job instead of learning

Unpaid internships — as part of co-op programs or partnerships with community colleges and universities — are well established in workplaces across Canada. These placement programs offer tangible value to both the employer and the intern. Companies recruit more effectively and students gain skills and connections to help them find that all-important first job after graduation.

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