478 Issues in Unpaid vs. Paid Sport Management and Coaching Internships

Friday, April 4, 2014: 2:00 PM-3:15 PM
Convention Center: 275
Sport: Management & Administration
Intended Audience: Post Secondary Student, Post Secondary Instructor/Faculty
Speakers: John Miller, Troy University, Troy, AL; and Andy Gillentine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
In the recent New York ruling for the interns, the judge followed a six-part test outlined by the labor department for determining whether an internship can be unpaid. This presentation will identify the application of the six-part test, outlined by the U.S Labor Department, to sport management students. This presentation will provide insights as to what the cultural, philosophical, and legal paradigm shifts may be in order to better provide an internship experience. (CEU)
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