Major League Baseball could scale back its financial commitment to Minor League Baseball and lead to contraction if forced to pay players a minimum wage, warns MiLB President Pat O’Conner. (more…)
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Report: Spending Bill Could Exempt MiLB Players From Labor Laws
Under a proposed spending bill, Minor League Baseball players would be exempt from federal labor laws, according to a report from The Washington Post. (more…)
St. Paul Saints Push for Minimum Wage Law Exemption
Citing the potential for conflicts with a league salary cap, the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) are requesting to exempt players from Minnesota minimum wage law. (more…)
MiLB Wage Debate Hits the States
An attempt to seek minimum wage payments for pro baseball players via class action has caused at least one state to work on legislation to clearly define ballplayers as seasonal workers not subject to minimum wage requirements. (more…)