Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Primary federal law governing internships, including Department of Labor's 'Primary Beneficiary Test' with seven criteria for determining if an unpaid internship is legal
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII): Federal law providing protections against discrimination, which applies to interns even if unpaid
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations and providing protections for disabled interns
State-Specific Labor Laws: Various state-level requirements for unpaid internships, including state-specific minimum wage laws and workplace discrimination protections
Department of Labor Guidelines: Federal guidelines on internship programs, including specific guidance on training requirements and educational components
EEOC Guidelines: Guidelines covering workplace harassment protections and equal opportunity requirements for interns
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA): Federal law protecting student privacy rights, applicable when internship is connected to an educational institution
State Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific laws determining whether unpaid interns are covered by workers' compensation and related insurance requirements
Primary Beneficiary Test Requirements: Set of seven criteria including: benefit to intern, educational environment, no displacement of employees, no immediate employer advantage, understanding of unpaid status, connection to education, and clear duration
