18th February 2012, 05:25 PM
Can an intern claim unemployment benefits? I know this can be an issue with voluntary work but as long as you are available for work when it comes up, can prove you are looking for it and the organisation who is taking you on as a volunteer is willing to put it in writting that this is the case you are entitled to your benefits. isn't there some dodgy deal that companies providing internships can do with the benefits agencies so that interns are still entitled to benefits?
personally I think internships stink and minimum wage should be compulsory for such positions. In a volunteer organisation the intern can be classed as a volunteer but in a commercial set up it is exploitation. Do companies get round it with their charity status?
personally I think internships stink and minimum wage should be compulsory for such positions. In a volunteer organisation the intern can be classed as a volunteer but in a commercial set up it is exploitation. Do companies get round it with their charity status?