Student Athletes as Employees – Changes and Updates on the Dartmouth Case, NIL Litigation

Student Athletes as Employees – Changes and Updates on the Dartmouth Case, NIL Litigation

Author: Tom Godar February 5, 2025 Duration: 26:27
Labor Law Insider host Tom Godar is joined by attorneys Tyler Paetkau and Jason Montgomery to discuss the ever-changing labor law implications for college athletes. We dive into the issue of whether student athletes have the ability to be recognized as employees for purposes of forming unions and to receive compensation for use of their name, image and likeness. This engaging conversation explores the impact of the new Trump administration on the willingness of unions to push for recognition of student athletes as employees. The Insiders also discuss the proposed settlement of the House case which would resolve the litigation around NIL compensation for student athletes and establish rules for NIL money distribution to student athletes. Tyler and Jason also offer thoughts regarding legislative responses to this changing area. Join the Labor Law Insiders for this terrific exchange on one of the most interesting areas affecting the labor law today.

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