The Role of Arbitration Agreements in New York Employment Disputes
You’ve just accepted a new job in New York City, and as you flip through the onboarding paperwork, there it is—an arbitration agreement. It seems routine, maybe even harmless. You sign it without thinking twice.
But what you may not realize is that this one clause could limit your...
Understanding Employment Arbitration Clauses
When you start a new job, signing paperwork is routine—but buried in that stack of documents may be an employment arbitration clause. This clause can significantly impact your rights, yet many employees don’t realize what they agree to until a workplace dispute arises. Instead of going to court, you may be...
EEOC Rescinds Mandatory Arbitration Policy
For 22 years, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has maintained a policy statement objecting to the use of mandatory arbitration agreements for employment discrimination claims. In December 2019, the agency rescinded its long-standing policy statement in a 2-1 decision. In light of this development, the best way for employees to protect...
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