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Shilo Shalom, a former Big Brother contestant, is suing the National Insurance Institute for recognition of a disability he claims resulted from an injury sustained while washing dishes on the show, arguing he was an employee and should receive benefits, despite the Institute's denial based on lack of an employment relationship.
Mark Sanchez has been omitted from Fox's Week 6 NFL broadcast lineup, likely due to his recent legal issues and hospitalization, with Fox not commenting on his employment status amid ongoing litigation and controversy.
President Donald Trump is considering an executive order to clarify whether college athletes can be classified as employees, which could impact their rights to unionize and bargain collectively, amid ongoing debates and legislative efforts surrounding college sports employment policies.
NCAA President Charlie Baker, along with other college sports leaders, testified at a Senate hearing on the employment status of athletes and the need for federal legislation to regulate their compensation. Baker highlighted recent reforms by the NCAA, including long-term health insurance, degree completion funds, and scholarship protections. He also mentioned the NCAA's progress in implementing regulations for name, image, and likeness compensation. The hearing discussed the challenges posed by NIL and the transfer portal, as well as the potential impact of an antitrust case on revenue sharing. Baker emphasized the importance of codifying current regulatory guidance into law to protect programs and affirmed that student-athletes do not want to be employees. Various perspectives were presented, including the idea of athletes negotiating with conferences and the involvement of booster-funded collectives. Concerns were raised about the growing power of collectives and the need for transparency in their operations.