Maryland Farm Internships and Labor Laws
Maryland Farm Internships and Labor Laws
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2016-05
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Everhart, Sarah
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Many farms across Maryland use interns to lighten the overall farm workload and help young people gain practical farming knowledge. Although interns can be a welcome addition to a farm’s workforce, farm employers need to be aware of how to properly compensate interns and the legal consequences of adding them to the payroll.