From Metaphor to Reality? NCAA Athletes Might Become Your Favorite College’s New Employees

“Being a college athlete is like a full-time job.” This may soon become reality as the court case Johnson v. NCAA challenges student athletes’ amateur status. With arguments centered on the NCAA’s control and the athletes’ economic realities, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals will decide if they qualify as employees entitled to minimum wage. The outcome could significantly impact college sports and athlete compensation. Discover how this case might reshape the collegiate athletic experience.