Can Arbitration Agreements Protect Employers Against Class Actions?
By EsqSocial Corporation 20/01/21
This series examines whether an employee arbitration program can help minimize legal risks from COVID-19 and beyond. For many employers, an important reason for rolling out arbitration is a desire to avoid class and collective actions. In this article, we consider whether arbitration agreements live up to their billing in this regard. As explained below, while they aren’t fool-proof, for many employers and many employment claims, arbitration agreements do in fact significantly reduce the risk...
By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP