Understanding Collective Bargaining in Professional Sports (Disscussion 1)
Based on the video, Collective Bargaining in Sports, please consider the following:
• Collective bargaining agreements have a significant impact on professional sports. With this in mind, what impact do player unions and the role of the league commissioner have on collective bargaining agreements?
Below is a good law review article on Sports CBA. Please review and comment.
scholarship.law.missouri.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1090&context=jdr
Discussion 2
Fair Labor Standards Act
Explain the three tests that are used to determine whether an employee is exempt from overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Are professional athletes and coaches considered exempt from the FLSA requirements? If yes, why?
Students,
Below is an article on the new labor laws and its impact on sports. Please review and comment.
https://www.frontofficesports.org/exclusives/7/24/what-does-the-new-fair-labor-standards-act-mean-for-sports-business-professionals