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Benjamin Sachs

Benjamin Sachs is the Kestnbaum professor of labor and industry at Harvard Law School.

Latest articles by Benjamin Sachs

The Big Idea
The NFL’s “take a knee” ban is flatly illegalThe NFL’s “take a knee” ban is flatly illegal
The Big Idea

It violates labor law and, most likely, players’ free speech rights.

By Benjamin Sachs
The Big Idea
Benching NFL players for protesting during the anthem would be illegalBenching NFL players for protesting during the anthem would be illegal
The Big Idea

The owner of the Dallas Cowboys has sworn to do so.

By Benjamin Sachs