interns' work rights

All interns have rights at work, though these may differ from situation to situation. We've put together this section of advice to help interns work out where they stand.

• Do interns have any rights at work?  more...
• Should interns be paid?  more...
• Internships always seem to go to the friends and family of people already working at the company - surely that can't be right?  more...
• My boss says that I'm a volunteer, not an intern - can they do that?  more...
• My internship boss says that I'm self-employed and therefore have no employment rights. Can they do that?  more...
• My internship was advertised as unpaid. Does this mean that I have no right to the national minimum wage?  more...
• I feel I'm being bullied in my internship, what can I do?   more...
• I am expected to work very long hours and I'm feeling exhausted - isn't there a legal limit on working time for interns?  more...
• As an intern, do I have the right to paid holidays?  more...
• My internship is only for limited hours - does this affect my what I am entitled to at work?  more...
• My internship lasts for a limited period. Will this affect my rights at work?  more...
• I'm an intern, and I'm not being paid the same as others doing the same job. Is that right?  more...
• I'm worried that some of the things that I'm being asked to do might be dangerous. Do interns have any safety rights?  more...
• What can I do if I have a problem with my internship?   more...
• How can I enforce my rights as an intern?   more...
• I'm an intern. How can I tell what my employment status is?  more...

further information

We've tried to make this advice as accurate as possible, but it is still always best to seek individual advice on your case from your union if you are a member, or from an advice agency.