NCAA agrees to $2.8bn settlement, allowing schools to pay athletes directly, without considering them employees.

The NCAA has agreed to a $2.8bn settlement, allowing schools to pay their athletes directly. However, the organization maintains that these student-athletes are not considered employees, preventing them from collectively bargaining. By preserving this distinction, the NCAA aims to salvage its amateur model that previously prohibited college athletes from earning compensation without jeopardizing their eligibility.

May 25, 2024
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