Question

17-16. Do you think interns who feel they’ve had a negative or exploitive relationship with a company should file lawsuits? Why or why not? What types of company actions might make you think a lawsuit is justified?

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is provided below

Explanation:

An intern is a student or a trainee who works, sometimes without getting paid, so as too gain work experience or satisfy the requirements for a qualification.

Internship comes into legal agreement by signing an internship agreement. Such agreement is signed by the organization and the intern. The violation of intern contract is enforceable by law.

Companies usually have committee that evaluate issues that may disturb the employees or interns at their workplace. In a situation whereby the intern feels an issue cannot be resolved within the organization, the intern can go for lawsuits.

Company's actions such as discrimination at work, sexual harrasment are example of cases that may justify am intern going to the court. Even though many states have passed laws to protect interns in organizations, an intern can still file lawsuits in cases of severe misconducts.