Speaking about HS coaches, the reasoning that applies for why Dartmouth basketball players are employees would seemingly apply in large measure to high school athletes as well.
The only difference really is compensation, but athletes at Dartmouth don't get a scholarship or money. The things they get that other students don't get are things like game tickets and equipment and clothes. Some articles talk about housing and food but I'm not sure that applies since that would all be through need based financial aid I think. Some articles such as in NYT and WaPo don't mention food or housing, just tickets, apparel, equipment. Would welcome a link to the actual ruling.
So I guess I was an employee of my high school because I got a jersey and shorts for cross country? Or teachers bought me food after a science olympiad event? Slippery slope.
Quote:Dartmouth determines when the players will practice and play, as well as when they will review film, engage with alumni, or take part in other team-related activities,” Sacks wrote. “When the basketball team participates in away games, Dartmouth determines when and where the players will travel, eat and sleep.
The only difference really is compensation, but athletes at Dartmouth don't get a scholarship or money. The things they get that other students don't get are things like game tickets and equipment and clothes. Some articles talk about housing and food but I'm not sure that applies since that would all be through need based financial aid I think. Some articles such as in NYT and WaPo don't mention food or housing, just tickets, apparel, equipment. Would welcome a link to the actual ruling.
So I guess I was an employee of my high school because I got a jersey and shorts for cross country? Or teachers bought me food after a science olympiad event? Slippery slope.