When does work experience become exploitation? When is an unpaid internship a ‘vocational placement’ (which is legal under the Fair Work Act (Cth) 2009) and when is it not? These questions were at the heart of a recent prosecution by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) of TV and radio producer Crocmedia Pty Ltd, for failing … Continue Reading
On September 28, two unpaid interns who worked on the movie “Black Swan” filed suit in federal court in New York against Fox Searchlight Pictures claiming unpaid wages, penalties and interest on behalf of themselves and 100+ other interns who also worked on the film. The interns allege they performed accounting and janitorial duties and … Continue Reading
“Show me the money” is a line that more and more employers could soon hear as they seek to take advantage of the wealth of unemployed people, school leavers and university students on summer holidays trying to bolster their CVs and gain industry experience with a little unpaid work. Glamorous industry sectors, such as sports, … Continue Reading
