NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that minor league players were hired throughout the year to work during training hours.
Therefore, the Major League violated the minimum wage law in Arizona and must pay triple compensation.
Federal District Judge Joseph C. Spero ruled that the Major League was fined $1,882,650 for failing to comply with salary notification requirements in San Francisco .
Spero revealed the 181-page decision on Tuesday night in connection with a lawsuit filed eight years ago. He decided that minor league players should pay for the time they spend playing California League away games and training in Arizona and Florida.
“These are not students enrolled in vocational schools with the understanding that they will work for free as part of the practical training required to participate in the competition and obtain licenses,” says Spero.
By denying many majors consent to summary judgements, Spero allowed these claims to continue the process scheduled for June 1.
He stated that the laws of the state of Arizona are favorable for players. Only the amount of compensation should be determined.
“For decades, Little League players have worked for a long time for a year in exchange for a salary for poverty,” the Young Lawyers Steering Committee said in a statement. “Being a professional baseball player requires hours of training, practice and preparation throughout the year.
“I am very happy with today's decision. This is a big step in holding Major League accountable for bullying underage players.”
The major leagues did not immediately comment on this decision.
The lawsuit was filed by Aaron Senn, the first baseman and outfielder to be picked by the Florida Marlins in the 10th round of the 2009 draft; a senator who resigned in 2013.
Senne joined the team of two relegated players who were selected in the lower round: Michael Liberto from Kansas City and Oliver Odle from San Francisco.
The plaintiff alleges that it violated the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and the state's minimum wage and overtime allowance for a calculated service period of 50 to 60 hours
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