California · Unemployment Insurance Code - UIC

UIC §653: “Employment” does not include services performed in the employ of a baseball club pursuant to a contract or agreement under which the baseball player agrees to perform for expenses and a share of the

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This statute defines 'employment' to exclude baseball players who work under contracts providing expenses and a share of revenues rather than wages.

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“Employment” does not include services performed in the employ of a baseball club pursuant to a contract or agreement under which the baseball player agrees to perform for expenses and a share of the profits of the club, rather than for a fixed salary.

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