Features of pre-trial settlement of labor disputes of professional athletes in the norms of all-russian sports federations and professional sports leagues
The article discusses the features of pre-trial settlement of labor disputes in professional sports. The historical aspect of formation of legislation in terms of dispute settlement in professional sports is revealed, the main signs of pre-trial settlement of labor disputes in professional sports are given, in particular, signs of autonomy and confidentiality. The approaches of All-Russian Sports Federations and professional sports leagues to the resolution of labor disputes of professional athletes both in the first and in the appellate instances are specified. The article also examines the problems of legal regulation of the status of bodies of all-Russian sports federations and professional sports leagues that resolve labor disputes of professional athletes. Necessary amendments to the current labor legislation of the Russian Federation are proposed for the purpose of properly consolidating the status of the above-described bodies. Possible risks are considered in the event of no changes in the labor legislation.