Offering unpaid internship (remote work)

MidnightHawk

Hi all,

Is offering unpaid internships legal in Ireland?

If so, I am wondering about bringing in an intern for working on real-world web development projects (so full-stack - front-end and/or backend). In exchange, I am proposing to offer mentoring and an opportunity to gain experience. Ideally, I'd like to meet the candidate face-to-face, but for the most part, the work can be done remotely, with daily contact.

How the arrangement work will probably be formalised in writing.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Thanks

tricky D

I wouldn't touch providing unpaid internships if any real work is being done as employment rights risk coming into play, unless it is through an appropriate government work scheme.

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/unpaid-internships-1.3579613

lawred2

MidnightHawk wrote: »

Hi all,

Is offering unpaid internships legal in Ireland?

If so, I am wondering about bringing in an intern for working on real-world web development projects (so full-stack - front-end and/or backend). In exchange, I am proposing to offer mentoring and an opportunity to gain experience. Ideally, I'd like to meet the candidate face-to-face, but for the most part, the work can be done remotely, with daily contact.

How the arrangement work will probably be formalised in writing.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Thanks

unpaid internship in IT?

you're having a laugh

Subcomandante Marcos

If you cannot afford to pay staff a decent wage, you cannot afford staff.

iamwhoiam

lawred2 wrote: »

unpaid internship in IT?

you're having a laugh

I have a son in development and I showed him this post and he laughed out loud

oLoonatic

While I (kind of) understand your sentiment. you get what you pay for.