Employment Arbitration Agreements in New York: What Employees Should Know
Employment arbitration agreements generally require certain workplace disputes to be resolved through private arbitration rather than in court. These agreements may affect an employee’s ability to have a jury trial, participate in a class or collective action, obtain certain discovery, or appeal a decision. Whether an arbitration agreement is enforceable can depend...
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 In December 2019, the agency rescinded its long-standing policy statement in a 2-1 decision.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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