Chapter 17, Problem 12CR

Summary Introduction

Case Summary:

An internship is a limited duration work assignment, that students take up which help them in their career path. However, the value of the internship is questionable. While some of these are far from fulfilling the dreams, some of them end up exploiting the interns. Irrespective of whether the internship is valuable or not, it is necessary that the interns know the details before coming to an agreement.

Characters in the case:

Remy Agamy who took her internship in a design startup company, Christina Isnardi who took up Internship at Lions Gate Entertainment is quoted.

Adequate Information:

Though Internship provides low pay or is unpaid, students take up and prospective employers are also keen on knowing what has been done during the internship. Employers hire interns as it is an easy way to size up and it is also easy to terminate the interns.

To Determine:

To explain if Interns feeling negative or exploitive relationships should file lawsuits with the company or not. In what type of actions, lawsuit is justified.