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NFL Football: The Pain Behind the Pom-Poms Part 2

NFL Football The Pain Behind the Pom-Poms Part 2 by Alan Krystal

{3:42 minutes to read} In our last article, we talked about a series of lawsuits brought against various NFL teams by their cheerleaders regarding their status as employees or independent contractors. All cases were settled out of court for relatively large sums of money.

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NFL Football: The Pain Behind the Pom-Poms

NFL Football: The Pain Behind the Pom-Poms by Alan Krystal

{3:36 minutes to read} As another NFL season begins, the attention of the fans turns to the excitement of the game and the overall football experience. Part of that NFL experience is the team cheerleaders. On the surface, being a cheerleader would appear to be a glamorous job. But to paraphrase the late Freddie Mercury, it’s often not a bed of roses nor a pleasure cruise.

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