As NIL, revenue sharing, and the House settlement reshape college sports, courts and regulators are increasingly confronting a fundamental question: should student-athletes be treated as employees? This article examines how employee classification could affect whistleblower protections, Title VII rights, Florida law, and the future of athlete legal protections.

College sports has entered a new era. What began as a debate over athlete publicity rights has rapidly evolved into a multibillion-dollar ecosystem involving collectives, transfer portals, private equity, and growing calls for federal regulation. We break down how NIL transformed college athletics, and why many believe the current system may be headed toward major legal and structural change.

¿Puede una empresa clasificar a un trabajador como contratista independiente para evitar obligaciones laborales o sindicales? En Puerto Rico, este tipo de estructura puede generar riesgos significativos, especialmente en contextos cubiertos por convenios colectivos.

Many companies assume employee handbooks are optional—but they can be one of the most important tools for setting workplace expectations and reducing legal risk. In this article we explain what employee handbooks are, whether they are legally required, and why they help businesses stay compliant.