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See also: low paying internships and apprenticeships where the experience and networking is part of the compensation. The problem with minimum wage laws is tha
by humanrebar 7y ago
See also: low paying internships and apprenticeships where the experience and networking is part of the compensation.
The problem with minimum wage laws is that they presume there are no other forms of compensation than wages.
- thenewnewguy 7y agoThe problem with this argument is that is presumes that other forms of compensation can be used to purchase food, healthcare, housing, etc. Also, unpaid internships are legal in the US (at least federally) if they are primarily for the benefit/training of the worker and that information is made available upfront.
- humanrebar 7y agoNo, it presumes that the people taking these jobs have access to those things through other means. Like parental support, spousal support, scholarships, student loans, fellowships, government programs, side gigs, etc.