The NLRB wants to stop class action waivers in employment arbitration agreements, arguing they violate the National Labor Relations Act. This issue has been raging for several years and divided federal courts. ...more
1/18/2017
/ Arbitration ,
Class Action ,
Class Action Arbitration Waivers ,
Employment Contract ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
Petition for Writ of Certiorari ,
SCOTUS ,
Split of Authority ,
Unenforceable Contract Terms
More frequently, employers are turning to arbitration agreements to keep lawsuits out of court and prevent the threat of run-away juries. Many arbitration agreements also contain class action waivers which require employees...more