On April 29, the bill already approved by the National Assembly will be examined by the Senate. The situation of interns in France seems to be a real concern of the government, which had already adopted a new law in July 2013. With more than a million interns each year, French companies are increasingly regulated and controls are frequent. In short, here are the key takeaways from this bill on internships:
And don't forget that it's as much your responsibility as the company's to ensure that the law is respected during your internship. Sanctions are applicable, particularly for the employer, but unfortunately, you could suffer the consequences (if there's a workplace accident, for example).
The internship of a lifetime, yes, but not at any price! Stay informed! 🙂
