Notre Dame Faces Unfair Labor Complaint Over Athlete Classification

The complaint alleges that Notre Dame misclassifies its athletes as 'student-athletes,' challenging their employee status under federal law.

A California-based group, the College Basketball Players Association, filed the complaint with the National Labor Relations Board.
Notre Dame is accused of engaging in unfair labor practices similar to a previous case against the University of Southern California.
The complaint is part of a broader challenge to the NCAA's use of the term 'student-athlete' to suppress employee rights.
Recent NLRB rulings have supported the notion that some college athletes could be considered employees, influencing ongoing legal debates.
Notre Dame has vowed to defend its classification of athletes, emphasizing the integration of athletics within its educational mission.