Sport is not defined only by the rules on the field. Rules also exist off the field, in various contracts in the field of sports, including employment contracts.
The Sports Law and the Labor Law, as lex generis, regulate the employment status of professional athletes. The employment contract of an athlete is adapted to an entirely different reality that reflects the dynamic and unpredictable life of an athlete – from the absence of fixed working hours, through matches, numerous training sessions, bonuses for victories, various competitions, transfers between clubs, to strict disciplinary responsibility. Understanding these differences and how the legal framework adapts to the specificities of the sports world is crucial for all stakeholders in the sports system.
Author:
Milana Milojević, Senior Associate
Email(s): milana.milojevic@prlegal.rs; legal@prlegal.rs;