Consequences of Non-Compliance with FIFA Decisions and Subsequent Settlement Agreements
Advokatfirmaet Monsen regularly represents parties (players, coaches, or clubs) before FIFA’s international arbitration tribunal for football-related disputes. Typical Claims in FIFA Arbitration When a dispute is brought before FIFA’s arbitration tribunal, the claim typically involves compensation—either due to unjust contract termination, unpaid wages, training compensation, or solidarity payments. If a party is ordered to pay […]
FIFA CLEARING HOUSE – Training Compensation & Solidarity Payments
When a football player signs their first professional contract, the new club is obligated to pay training compensation to the clubs that contributed to the player’s training and development from the age of 12. The amount depends on when and how long the player was at each “training club,” the player’s age, and the category/level […]
New Amendments to the Working Environment Act – Effective from January 1, 2024
The Norwegian Parliament has passed significant amendments to the Working Environment Act. These changes, coming into effect on January 1, 2024, will strengthen employee rights and may have major implications for many employers. Key Amendments Include: Clarification of the Term “Employee” The distinction between an employee and an independent contractor is not always clear. In […]
FIFA styrker rettighetene til kvinnelige fotballspillere– og trenere
Med virkning fra 1 januar 2021 innførte FIFA regler knyttet til kvinnelige profesjonelle fotballspillere og da særlig knyttet til graviditet og fødsel. Det ble nedfelt et sett med minimumsrettigheter, som også ble gjort obligatorisk for alle nasjonale fotballforbund, da fra og med 1 juli 2021. Bestemmelsene er inntatt i FIFA Regulations on the Status and […]