Should WWE wrestlers be independent contractors or employees?
The following statement, buried in WWE's quarterly stock filing, could have major future ramifications.
"Levy et al. On July 24, 2008, we were served with a summons from three of our former talent purporting to be on behalf of themselves and a class of similarly situated persons. The lawsuit alleges breach of contract and unjust enrichment arising from our treating them as independent contractors rather than employees, which the plaintiffs allege is an erroneous classification. We have not formally responded to the suit but intend to deny any liability for claims asserted against us and to defend vigorously against the suit."
The Levy being mentioned here is Scott "Raven" Levy who is apparently challenging WWE's classification of wrestlers. WWE classifies its wrestlers as "independent contractors" which allows them to not have to pay benefits and do other things that they otherwise would have to do for "employees." This has been a topic that has been debated for years. Some think WWE is grievously at fault while others think they do just enough to get away with it. If the court sides with Levy, it would lead to major financial ramifications for WWE.
Credit: WrestlingObserver.com
The following statement, buried in WWE's quarterly stock filing, could have major future ramifications.
"Levy et al. On July 24, 2008, we were served with a summons from three of our former talent purporting to be on behalf of themselves and a class of similarly situated persons. The lawsuit alleges breach of contract and unjust enrichment arising from our treating them as independent contractors rather than employees, which the plaintiffs allege is an erroneous classification. We have not formally responded to the suit but intend to deny any liability for claims asserted against us and to defend vigorously against the suit."
The Levy being mentioned here is Scott "Raven" Levy who is apparently challenging WWE's classification of wrestlers. WWE classifies its wrestlers as "independent contractors" which allows them to not have to pay benefits and do other things that they otherwise would have to do for "employees." This has been a topic that has been debated for years. Some think WWE is grievously at fault while others think they do just enough to get away with it. If the court sides with Levy, it would lead to major financial ramifications for WWE.
Credit: WrestlingObserver.com