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Internships that are not part of an educational curriculum are prohibited.
The conditions of employment of interns are not always very clear. Often stuck in an unbalanced balance of power, the intern can sometimes seem helpless in the face of an exaggerated employer. Can he refuse a task unrelated to his training objective? Can he be paid?
SALARY
This is a gratuity or an internship allowance. They are mandatory from two months of internship and cost around 400 euros. These allowances can be combined with a scholarship. The payment of this compensation is exempt from any charge for the company. No taxes either for the student up to 3 months of work. Finally, you have the possibility of discussing with your employer so that the latter covers transport costs and meal allowances.
THE MISSION
It must be specified in the internship agreement. Any task outside the training objective may be refused by the trainee without this constituting a fault. In this case, the trainee cannot be considered at fault.
THE ADMINISTRATOR
The agreement is governed by the three parties: the intern, the school and the employer. It must include 11 mandatory pieces of information including the terms of termination, the amount of the gratuity, etc. The duration of the internship outside the curriculum cannot exceed 6 months.
Interns should be provided with reasonable working hours and appropriate rest periods to maintain a healthy work-life balance. They must also have access to all the resources or equipment necessary to perform their tasks.
It is essential that interns understand their rights and responsibilities outlined in any internship agreement or contract. If concerns or problems arise during the internship, interns have the right to seek advice from supervisors, human resources departments or relevant authorities to resolve them appropriately.
It is advisable to familiarize yourself with the specific intern rights and regulations applicable in the relevant country or jurisdiction to ensure a positive and fulfilling internship experience.
POSSIBILITIES OF APPEAL
In theory, they exist through the industrial tribunal and/or the district or high court. The intern can then request the reclassification of their relationship into an employment contract. He will have to share his difficulties with his school during his internship period. His school remains guarantor throughout his internship.
DAMY law firm , Nice, Trainee law, Updated 2016.
