I don't pretend to know the ins and outs but from what I can tell, the NCAA got smoked. It wasn't a close call. Basically, are entitled to all of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) rights and considerations.
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NCAA Denied Appeal in College Athlete Employee Case
In a historic ruling that makes it more likely college athletes at DI schools will be recognized as employees, the Third Circuit rules against NCAA.
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