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Pay for Internships

Internship providers (other than government agencies and not-for-profit agencies) are required by federal law to either pay or award academic credit to their interns. Compensation must be at least minimum wage or equal out to minimum wage per hour if payment comes in the form of a stipend. At present, Federal Minimum Wage is $6.15. Be aware that many states set their own minimum wage requirements. The State of Florida abides by Federal Minimum Wage Law.

Fair Labor Standards Act

In order to comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act, it is required that all employers that are for profit pay their interns, unless the intern is receiving academic credit. Government agencies and Not-For-Profits may host interns without pay.