Internships and the national minimum wage

Lawyer Vanessa James looks into how employers should approach internships and whether or not interns are entitled to the minimum wage. 

• Legal opinion: Internships and the national minimum wage Recent reports have illustrated that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is taking issue with appointments when they become a more sinister model for cheap labour and avoiding payment of the national minimum wage. 

Also

Employment law manual > Pay and benefits > The national minimum wage The employment law manual has guidance on calculating national minimum wages, including those for interns. 

What is an internship? This HR & Compliance Centre FAQ examines the definition of an internship.