A talented young footballer who played soccer for the Central Coast Mariners for almost four months without being paid has taken legal action in a case that could set a precedent on the legality of unpaid work, trials and internships |benschneiders
A talented young footballer who played soccer for a professional club for almost four months without being paid has taken legal action in a case that could set a precedent on the legality of unpaid work, trials and internships in Australia.
A Mariners spokesman said the club was "surprised" by the nature of the claim and said they "believe it to be without merit". The club would "strongly defend" itself. Unpaid work is now common for young people. Research by Professor Stewart in 2016 found 58 per cent of people aged 18 to 29 had done unpaid work in the previous five years with much of it legally questionable.
He said Mr Stajcic, a former coach of the Matildas, repeatedly reassured him he would get a contract. "In my situation, it is hard to understand why someone would continuously tell me I would receive a contract and at the same time expect me to travel and perform at training every day without a dollar nor contract," he said.
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