Legal and Regulatory
Are Unpaid Internships the Answer During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Internships are a key component to educating and training the industry’s future workforce. However, contractors must first consider Fair Labor Standards Act or state-equivalent wage-and-hour laws.
By Curtis Moore
June 10, 2020
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Legal and Regulatory
by Curtis Moore
Curtis Moore practices in the Charlotte office of national labor and employment law firm Fisher Phillips. He devotes a substantial part of his practice to construction matters and represents construction industry employers before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, federal and state courts, and other administrative agencies across the country.
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