Can a person hired for 3-6 months be an unpaid intern or is minimum wage required?

Q&As

• Some of our employees would like their high school kids to work in our office this summer to gain experience. Do we have to pay them?
• Are there any exceptions to the limits on occupations and hours for minors?
• What forms do I need to employ a minor and what are the exceptions?
• What can happen to me if I classify someone as an independent contractor, and he is really an employee?
• What will happen if I do not comply with child labor laws?
• We’ve had to lay off some employees – are there legal issues if we hire a former employee as an independent contractor?
• May I hire a person as an unpaid intern?
• Is there a minimum number of hours a part-time employee must work?
• Do minors need permits to work year-round?
• Am I obligated to rehire past employees for seasonal positions?
• Do we have to offer benefits to part-time employees?
• Is a parent or guardian who employs his or her child exempt from labor laws?
• How do we pay exempt and nonexempt employees who are working remotely?
• What are the pitfalls of having people work from home?
• Can a for-profit business make use of unpaid volunteers?
• Who is protected by child labor laws?
• What do we have to do for our remote employees working in other states?
• Do I have to report independent contractors to EDD?
• When must I report newly hired employees or independent contractors to the state EDD?
• What are the poster requirements for employers who work remotely from home or out in the field?
• Am I responsible for creating a safe workplace for a telecommuting employee?
• Are there restrictions on the types of work a minor may perform?
• At what point do I have to fire temporary employees or make them regular full-time employees?
• Is a work permit required for a 16-year-old high school graduate?