The ELA Presents
Where Modern Day Sports Meets Employment Law
Protections and other legal considerations for athletes
Date Recorded:
November 18, 2021
Duration: 1 hour
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Description
Are you an employer that represents professional or amateur athletes? Are you an athlete wondering about protections available to you under your employment contract? Then this is the webinar for you!
Join us as top legal consultants discuss the ever-evolving world of sports entertainment and protections to consider when forming an employment agreement. Our presenters represent various jurisdictions around the world and will offer you a glimpse in to how these complex contracts are managed in different parts of the world. Key topics we will discuss include:
- Overview of issues with contracts.
- Amateurs VS. Professional Athletes. What are the rights of amateurs under each jurisdiction? Are amateurs considered as employees?
- Are Sports Contracts considered Employment Contracts or Service Contracts?
- Data Protection of Athletes
- Blackout Period…. The upcoming wind of Rule 40 of the Olympic Charter?
- Benefits of representation by an employment lawyer
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