FIRST & GOAL FOR LABOR: HOW THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR CAN CAPITALIZE ON A RECENT WIN FOR COLLEGE ATHLETES.

The article focuses on the evolving legal landscape regarding the classification of college athletes as employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Recent developments, particularly the Third Circuit's decision in *Johnson v. NCAA*, have allowed college athletes' claims for employee status to progress in court, challenging the traditional notion of amateurism that has historically excluded them from such classifications. The article discusses the implications of this ruling, the need for updated guidance from the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), and the introduction of a new four-factor test for assessing the economic realities of the relationship between college athletes and their institutions. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the labor value generated by college athletes and calls for reforms to ensure fair compensation. [Extracted from the article]