On October 20, 2014, a collective action lawsuit was filed against the NCAA and more than 300 Division I colleges and universities, alleging that student-athletes qualify as employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore are entitled to minimum wage and overtime payments. This lawsuit could force dramatic changes throughout collegiate athletics – if it isn't dismissed through early procedural and substantive motions.
During this complimentary live webinar we will discuss:
- The allegations and status of Sackos v. NCAA
- A comparison of Sackos and the NLRB's Northwestern decision
- An overview of FLSA collective action litigation
- Issues to anticipate in the first twelve months of Sackos v. NCAA