Case- Solis v. Laurelbrook Sanitarium and School - Opinion by District Judge Murphy
CASE QUESTIONS:
1. What issues did the court consider in this case? What did the court decide?
2. Why was the employment status of the students of Laurelbrook School in question?
3. What two tests of employment status were proposed by the parties to this litigation? What test did the court choose?
4. Why did the court conclude that the students are not employees? Do you agree? Why or why not?
5. Does this case hold any implications for determining the employment status of students with unpaid internships at corporations?