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Will FIBA’s regulation of agents’ fees really help protect basketball clubs & players from undue influence?

FIBA’s recent amendments to its Internal Regulations, which came into force on 5 December 2024,[1] have once again reshaped the framework governing the relationship between player…
LawInSport Podcast
Employment Law, Sports, Athlete Welfare, Employment, Articles, Safeguarding

The ‘duty to prevent’ sexual harassment: How the UK Worker Protection Act impacts sports organisations and employees

The interest in women’s sport has increased exponentially over recent years, especially after the Lionesses’ success at…
Key Cases & Developments, Employment Law, Sports, Employment, Articles

Sport & Employment Law – Annual Review 2024/25

Welcome to the Employment Law chapter of LawInSport’s Annual Review 2024/25. This chapter covers the following issues…
Football on Pitch
Employment Law, Sports, Football, Dispute Resolution , Articles

Right to withhold pay vs ready, willing and able to work – lessons from Mendy v. Manchester City Employment Tribunal Decision

This article analyses the decision by the Employment Tribunal in the case of Mendy v. Manchester City Football Club (24…
Football Pitch
Employment Law, Sports, Football, Articles, Rugby

Essential guide for sports organisations navigating redundancies in the UK

With these recent reports of redundancies by sporting organisations, the article discusses what a typical redundancy pr…
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Employment Law, Sports, Football, Dispute Resolution , Employment, Articles, Regulation & Governance

Navigating dispute resolution for technical directors in football

This article analyses a recent decision of the FIFA Player Status Committee which held that it is not competent to hear…
Female Footballer Jumping Over Tackle
Employment Law, Sports, Athlete Welfare, Football, Articles, Regulation & Governance

Expanding maternity rights in football: Analyzing FIFA's 2024 regulations for female players

This article analyses the expanded maternity related rights included by FIFA in the 2024 edition of the FIFA Regulation…
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Employment Law, Cycling, Sports, Athlete Welfare, Contract, Dispute Resolution , Articles, Regulation & Governance

The battle over the employment status of professional athletes: Amy Pieters v. SD Worx

This article analyses an ongoing case which may have potential to change how relationships between athletes and their t…
Lego Ferrari Pit Stop
Employment Law, Sports, Motorsport, Articles, Intellectual Property

Top Tips for Protecting Confidential Information and Trade Secrets in Motorsport

This article considers how the law of confidence can protect competitive advantage in the motorsports industry and prov…
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Employment Law, Sports, Athlete Welfare, Blogs, Football, Contract, Articles, Regulation & Governance, Mills & Reeve

ACL injuries in women’s football and the need for insurance cover for players

As part of its commitment to the health and wellbeing of female footballers, and to make the game safer for players, UE…
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Employment Law, Sports, Football, Articles, Regulation & Governance

A guide to Serie A’s new collective bargaining agreement

On 10th March 2023, the Italian Football Association (“FIGC”), the Serie A Italian Professional League ('Lega Nazionale…
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Employment Law, Sports, Football, Contract, Articles, Regulation & Governance

Why are football players in the Czech Republic treated as independent contractors?

The Czech Republic, along with Romania and Slovenia (among others), does not recognize footballers as employees1, but r…