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Avoiding Employment Lawsuits: How Fashion Companies Can Navigate Unpaid Internship Programs (Video Content)
23 October 2014
Arent Fox LLP
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Unpaid internships have made big headlines this year, with
fashion houses and publications becoming the target of several
high-profile class actions, including an eye-popping $50 million lawsuit and a $450,000 settlement.
As a result, one major fashion company, LVMH, has started paying their interns.
In this episode of Fashion Counsel, partner
Anthony Lupo talks with Labor & Employment partner,
Michael L. Stevens, about how fashion companies should handle
unpaid internships in a litigious environment.
To watch the interview, click below.
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