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Fourth Circuit Nixes Arbitration Agreement at Bottom of Online Application Form

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A significant number of employers are opting to elect mandatory arbitration of potential disputes with employees as an alternative to state or federal courts. In some circumstances, arbitration can be quicker than litigation,...more

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New Year, New Laws

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Happy New Year! The new year frequently marks new changes in the law, and this year is no exception. There are several important changes that went into effect on January 1st. Here are some of the major changes that went...more

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Fourth Circuit Says Mandatory Arbitration Agreement in Employee Handbook is Unenforceable

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Employers seeking to avoid disputes in court with employees increasingly seek to use mandatory arbitration agreements. Typically, these agreements take the form of stand-alone written documents, signed by both parties....more

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Federal Court Requires “Meeting of the Minds” To Enforce Arbitration Agreement Included in Employment Application

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Last month, a federal court in Maryland denied an employer’s motion to compel arbitration even though the plaintiff executed an arbitration agreement the employer had included in the plaintiff’s employment application. The...more

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Fenwick Employment Brief

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Legislative Update - Governor Brown recently signed into state law the following employment law bills (among others): SB 358—Referred to as the California Fair Pay Act, this law is directed at closing the pay...more

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California Court Of Appeal Finds Arbitration Agreement Contained In Employment Application To Be Valid

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Baltazar v. Forever 21, Inc., B237173 (December 20, 2012): A former employee of Forever 21, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the company alleging discrimination and harassment. In response, Forever 21 filed a motion to compel...more

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