Mina Farahmand, an unpaid intern in the office of Manhattan Councilman Harvey Epstein, stated that she was terminated after requesting a pay rate of $32 per hour. This amount is nearly double the current minimum wage in New York City. Farahmand reportedly communicated her request to Council Speaker Julie Menin before her dismissal on Wednesday.
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NYC Council intern alleges termination after requesting higher pay
Mina Farahmand, an unpaid intern with the NYC Council, claims she was fired after asking for a pay rate of $32 per hour, which is significantly higher than the city's minimum wage. She alleges that her request was made to Council Speaker Julie Menin prior to her termination.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'axed'
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NYC Council unpaid intern claims she was axed after demanding $32 an hour ‘livable wage’
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NYC Council intern alleges termination after requesting higher pay