ELI5, how can Athletes be fined for misconduct?

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How can you fine an athlete (by sports courts) money and what would happen if they don’t pay up, how do those courts have more jurisdiction over those people than general courts?

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It’s part of their employment contract, which includes signing on to all the rules of the organization. You can sign a contract for darn near anything as long as it’s not actively criminal. That includes agreeing to act a certain way and pay a fee if you don’t.

If they don’t pay up, the remedies will also be outlined in that contract. They may be sued in civil court, have pay witheld, be prevented from playing, maybe have their contract terminated in extreme cases, or various other things. It just depends on the contract in question.

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