Is it reasonable to expect overtime from unpaid interns?
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On the other hand, if the compensation vastly outweighs what it costs to train, then we have a case that this is just greed on the part of the training organisation.
In the case highlighted above, one would say that he is not getting trained at all but is simply being used as free labour. In which case, one would be justified in highlighting the nature of the company anonymously to all and sundry. One is also justified in leaving the company graciously publicly so as to not hinder one's future.
Using the Streisand Effect can be an effective tool in improving the general behaviour of all.
Now, our official start and ends times are from 9:30 to 6:00 so everyday for the past several weeks I have been working hard to finish my days tasks and then leaving at 6:00. When I asked why this was a problem the response I received was that I should always be looking for more work."
The manager was almost right, that intern should be looking for work - someplace else.
"4. The employer that provides the training derives no immediate advantage from the activities of the intern; and on occasion its operations may actually be impeded."