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This bill creates exemptions for minor league baseball players from certain state labor regulations, specifically minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping requirements. Under the proposed legislation, minor league baseball players who have entered into a contract and are compensated according to a collective bargaining agreement would be exempt from rules requiring employers to track hours worked and pay overtime rates. The bill amends existing Wisconsin statutes to specifically carve out these exemptions, effectively allowing minor league baseball teams to handle player compensation and working conditions differently from other employers. The exemptions apply to individuals playing baseball at the minor league level and are contingent on the existence of a collective bargaining agreement that explicitly addresses wages and working conditions. This legislative change suggests a recognition of the unique employment structure in minor league baseball, where players are often on developmental contracts with different compensation models compared to traditional hourly or salaried employees.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb374