Fact: Unpaid work trials are only OK for as long as needed to demonstrate the skills required for the job. Depending on the nature of the work, this could range from an hour to one shift. Internships or unpaid work placements can be lawfully unpaid when they are part of an approved job training or work experience program or vocational placement and the work is done in accordance with the relevant program or placement. Read more on the Fair Work Unpaid trials page.

Find out about types of unpaid work arrangements and some of the problems that can occur with:

• Unpaid trials
• Student placements
• Work experience and internships.

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