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Monday, May 21, 2018

News Alert: Supreme Court upholds agreements that prevent employee class-action suits

 
 
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Supreme Court upholds agreements that prevent employee class-action suits
The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the legality of clauses in employment contracts forcing employees to settle disputes with their employer individually with a third-party arbitrator.

In a 5-4 ruling, the justices said arbitration agreements, which bar employees from joining together in arbitration or a class-action lawsuit to settle disputes over wages and working conditions, are enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act.

The high court’s ruling could significantly impact the American workforce.
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