Dignitas promises paid wages for interns after backlash over job posting Flickr\/Jernej Furman\/DignitasEsports organization Dignitas has confirmed that a job posting for an unpaid intern was made in error and will be offering paid wages for all interns. On February 11, the organization tweeted out that they were looking to hire a League of Legends Player Manager Intern. Now, a Dignitas and New Meta Entertainment spokesperson has told Dexerto that the posting was made in error. \u201cMoving forward, all Dignitas and New Meta Entertainment interns will receive compensation in the form of paid wages,\u201d the spokesperson said. The original job listing stated the candidate would assist with the LoL team\u2019s management operations but would be work around their current schedule of classes. https:\/\/twitter.com\/AkinolaGG\/status\/1360231339241439237 The backlash was swift with fans and those within the industry mocking the team and any benefits one may earn from the job. \u201cYou guys have NBA money. Expecting someone to work for free in LA is a bad look,\u201d esports host Akinola Verissimo remarked. \u201cIf someone is doing work that helps your bottom line, pay them. The only acceptable angle where unpaid would work is if they get to sit, watch, and learn, like a school class.\u201d \u201cShame on you for not offering any compensation,\u201d LEC journalist Tom Matthiesen slammed. \u201cYou guys can do better. Pay your interns,\u201d TSM content producer Cryssylol added. Students primarily took issue with the fact that if they wanted a job it would need to be a paying one, especially in this current climate given the global health concerns. You guys can do better. Pay your interns. Also, p sure the terms of this indicate that it\u2019s illegal under California law if you run it through the Primary Beneficiary test.https:\/\/t.co\/wXPn6gGXhW. \u2014 TSM Cryssy (@Cryssylol) February 12, 2021 Following the response, Dignitas replied to the original tweet, repeating that the position is designed to work around the intern\u2019s own schedule. This is a 12 week, 15-20 hour \/ week program meant for a college student that will work around the intern\u2019s current schedule of classes. All business-related expenses will be subject to the company\u2019s reimbursement policy \u2014 Dignitas (@dignitas) February 12, 2021 \u201cThis is a 12 week, 15-20 hour \/ week program meant for a college student that will work around the intern\u2019s current schedule of classes,\u201d the team explained. \u201cAll business-related expenses will be subject to the company\u2019s reimbursement policy.\u201d In any case, the organization has opted to update its policies after the waves of criticism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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