As we predicted, Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball players settled their differences after a California judge ruled MiLB players are year-round employees subject to minimum-wage laws. (more…)
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Recent California Court Ruling Could Affect MiLB Player Wages
In a totally unrelated case, the California Supreme Court made a ruling on contractors vs. employees that could end up affect an ongoing legal battle over back Minor League Baseball player wages. (more…)
Feds target MLB teams, interns, clubbies over back pay
Better prepare: the Labor Department is targeting Major League Baseball teams for back pay to interns and clubhouse staff, bringing them to minimum wage. Let’s face it: lowly paid labor is a backbone of all professional sports, and many current front-office personnel spent their time toiling for low wages (or, going back some time, no […]