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Twitter Tuesdays #OLCchat: Know Your Rights
Twitter Tuesdays #OLCchat: Know Your Rights
By: Elizabeth Moffat
On November 12th the OLC Career Chat looked at workplace rights and unpaid internships. We offered tons of resources all employees should have and discovered some interesting facts about unpaid internships.
- Where can I find out about my legal rights as an employee?
- What are the legalities around unpaid internships?
- What are the problems and benefits of unpaid internships?
- What should you do if you suspect your rights have been violated?
- How can you protect yourself from employment scams, harrassment, etc.?
Beyond the Article
- Learn more about the benefits of participating in Twitter chats.
- Busy chats can be difficult to keep up with. Try using a tool like HootSuite, tchat, or Tweetchat to follow the hashtag.
- Read more about Twitter chat etiquette.
- Check out the recaps from our Summer Twitter chats.
- Check out the rest of our Fall Twitter chats:
Posted on November 19, 2013
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