Short version: You can't have unpaid interns, unless you're really just doing it for their benefit because you're a nice person. If they generate any value for

Short version: You can't have unpaid interns, unless you're really just doing it for their benefit because you're a nice person. If they generate any value for you, its illegal. This situation is clearly against the spirit of the law. I am surprised they're being so forthcoming about it. Besides, as Thomas pointed out, can you really not come up with $10/hour to pay your intern?