Former NFL Drug Program Agents Sue for Benefits
IRS spurs case by ruling that agents are common law employees of the NFL
By Lyssa Myska Allen
Ninety-three former drug program agents (DPAs) for the National Football League’s drug testing program have filed a lawsuit against the NFL, claiming that they were employees, not independent contractors as they were hired, and are therefore owed the benefits of employees including welfare and pension plans. The lawsuit stems from two related events: recognition by the IRS of the DPAs’