Jogadores profissionais de esportes eletrônicos como sujeitos de direito trabalhista : análise da relação de trabalho entre jogadores e organizações de e-sports

Abstract

The present monograph aims to analyze the configuration of the employment relationship between professional electronic sports players and the contracting clubs, as well as the consequent rights afforded to these athletes within labor legislation. To begin the thesis construction, the concept and history of e-sports and their operation in Brazil and worldwide are studied. Subsequently, the application of current legislation related to the topic, as well as pending bills, was analyzed to understand how the legal system encompasses this new sports modality. Finally, the labor legislation and its framework were examined. The methods employed were based on exploratory research, qualitative methodology, and bibliographic analysis, involving the examination of scientific articles, legislation, monographs, books, among other sources. The result obtained indicates that there is an employment relationship between e-sports athletes and their teams. Therefore, the rights derived from sports labor norms should be applied to this category, calling for increased attention from the national Judiciary and Legislature to defend the rights of these players.