Title: Examine the role of labor and antitrust law in the sports, entertainment, and event industries.
Course: Sports, Entertainment, and Event Management > Section: Exploring the Legal Aspects of Sports, Entertainment, and Event Industries

Examination should include an explanation of

- child labor laws
- collective bargaining agreements
- independent contractor vs. employee rights
- workplace safety regulations
- noncompete agreements
- liability and insurance
- labor unions
- right-to-work laws
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What role have labor unions played in protecting workers’ rights in the sports, entertainment, and event industries?

- How do labor unions support workers, and what are the positive and negative aspects of union affiliation?
- Why is understanding labor regulations critical in the sports, entertainment, and event industries?
- Why is it critical to understand collective bargaining agreements in the context of professional athletics?
- What protections does the FLSA provide, and why are its child labor provisions important?

- Why should event professionals be well-versed in independent contractor agreements?