Raven Sues WWE

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/341-08142008-1576241.html


The WWE was served with a lawsuit from Scott Levy and some unnamed ex-employees on July 24. Levy and the other wrestlers allege they were treated unfairly by the WWE. The suit alleges that WWE’s classification of its wrestlers as independent contractors as opposed to employees is unfair and illegal.

This lawsuit could be huge on a lot of levels. Other than a few rare exceptions, pro wrestlers are used as independent contractors. This allows the WWE, TNA, and other independent companies the ability to use these wrestlers without having to offer its wrestlers benefits, workman’s comp, a 401K, a pension plan, and everything else you would expect to receive as a full-time employee. But don’t you dare ask for a day off!