JCU Author New Book Recommendation: Research Handbook of Employment Relations in Sport

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A title of interest is: Research Handbook of Employment Relations in Sport by Michael Barry, James Skinner, and Terry Engelberg
Call Number : 796.069 RES

Terry Engelberg is an Associate Professor with JCU's College of Healthcare Sciences

Abstract from JCU's ResearchOnline:

Employment relations, much discussed in other industries, has often been neglected in professional sports despite its unique characteristics. The book aims to explore in detail the unique nature of the employment relationship in professional sports and the sport industry. In four parts the book examines, firstly the regulation of sporting competition both within and across sporting codes; secondly a range of employment law issues such as how contracting and negotiation are handled, how disputes are resolved, and the role of sporting representatives such as player associations. The third section discusses the economic issues related to employment such as transfers, drafts and efforts to achieve "competitive balance". The final section of the book explores contemporary issues in sports management and governance, including anti-discrimination and anti-doping policy.