Know your rights as an intern

This is general information, not legal advice.

• You should receive a clear description of your tasks, duration and whether the internship is paid or unpaid.
• Ask for an offer letter and, at the end, a completion certificate or letter if promised.
• You should not be made to pay for the internship or work unsafe or unreasonable hours.
• You are entitled to a safe and harassment-free workplace. Organisations with 10 or more staff must have an Internal Committee under the POSH Act.
• Your personal data should be used only for the internship purpose.
• Unpaid internships should offer genuine learning, not free labour for a business.