By Amy Traub and Desiree Busching
Just as designers must be cognizant of copycat fashions, employers must be cognizant of copycat lawsuits. In February of this year, Xuedan “Diana” Wang filed a lawsuit against her former employer, Hearst Corporation, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated, alleging that the company violated federal and state wage and hour laws by failing to pay minimum wage and overtime to interns working for Harper’s Bazaar. Wang had worked for Harper’s Bazaar during the fall of 2011. Her lawsuit was filed in February 2012, only five months ...
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