By George Pappas, Staff Writer The Illinois State Senate has proposed a bill that would end disability benefits for professional athletes at age 35. S.B. 12 would add a provision to the Workers Compensation Act that specifically singles out professional athletes who would otherwise receive permanent partial disability benefits until […]
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Tom Brady v. NFL: Not Your Average Labor and Employment Lawsuit
By Joseph Baublitz, Staff Writer Tom Brady, National Football League (NFL) superstar, is just like many people: He does not like his boss. Brady learned the hard way that star employees are still subject to discipline by their employer, especially when that employer wants to flex its authoritative muscle. […]
The NFL’s Social Responsibilities: Failure to Address Domestic Violence Properly
The NFL’s Social Responsibilities: Failure to Address Domestic Violence Properly By Arbaaz Rao, Staff Writer The National Football League [NFL] is not just a sports organization or a business entity to its fans, it is much more than that; it is a religion. The team owners, however, have a […]
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