It was less than a year ago that the Supreme Court ruled that employees could be required to individually arbitrate claims (and waive their right to participate in a class action), but arbitration agreements aren’t a silver bullet. In fact, some employers are responding to local legislation and employee resistance by pulling back from arbitration requirements.
Just last week, Google responded to employee protests and announced that it would no longer require its workers to arbitrate employment related claims. Read more about Google’s decision here.
Whether or not employee arbitration agreements make sense is a very company-specific decision. Think carefully about what you’re trying to accomplish with these agreements and talk to your legal counsel about the risks and benefits.
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