Who owns the intern's work?

Unless the agreement states otherwise, work created by the intern during the internship belongs to the employer. This should be stated explicitly in the agreement.

How long can an internship last?

There is no statutory maximum. In practice, internships last 1–6 months. For longer engagements, switching to an employment or contractor agreement is recommended.

Can an intern work under an agreement for work outside employment?

Yes — an internship can be formalised as a student part-time work agreement or a work activity agreement. These forms have different social insurance obligations.

What if the intern causes damage?

Liability depends on the internship form and contract. We recommend addressing liability for damage explicitly, including liability insurance for the intern during work.

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Internship agreement for HR managers

Internships are an investment in future talent — but without the right agreement they can become a legal headache. An internship agreement clearly defines the nature of the relationship (not an employment contract), the role, obligations, and confidentiality. zipzipdoc generates it in 60 seconds so it passes an internal legal review.

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Internship agreement

An internship agreement covers scope of work, remuneration (or no pay), working hours, confidentiality and expense reimbursement. AI tailors it to the internship type and sector.

When to use a Internship agreement

When taking on a student for a summer or semester internship
For a structured graduate programme internship
When you want to define a mentor and internship goals
Before giving an intern access to internal systems or data

What you get

Paid and unpaid internship
Intellectual property protection
Confidentiality
Termination conditions

Benefits for HR managers

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Questions about Internship agreement

Not always — an unpaid internship is legal if it has a clear educational purpose and the intern is not replacing a regular employee. At least expense reimbursement (travel, meals) is recommended.

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