Risks of Arbitration Clauses in Employment Contracts

$149.00

SKU: 410816

Description

Understand the pros and cons of using arbitration for employee dispute resolution and specific drafting considerations.
Many employers turn to arbitration as a means of resolving disputes with their employees in place of litigation in state or federal courts. Recent statutory and case law developments, as well as the advent of mass or serial arbitration filings by large groups of employees, have added important new legal and strategic considerations for employers. This presentation will help the people responsible for deciding whether to add arbitration provisions to employment agreements to understand the current employment arbitration landscape. The live webinar explains the pros and cons of using arbitration for employee dispute resolution, new legal requirements and restrictions related to arbitration, and specific drafting considerations. This workshop is critical for employers so they can ensure their use of employee.

Date: 2024-01-25 Start Time: 1:00 PM ET End Time: 2:05 PM ET

Learning Objectives

Arbitration Background
• Primary Arbitration Bodies
• FAA
• State Arbitration Law

Does Arbitration Make Sense?
• Comparison to Court Litigation
• Risk Profile and Claim History
• Additional Pros and Cons

Federal Requirements/Restrictions
• EFAA
• Federal Government Contractors
• Franken Amendment

State-Specific Requirements/Restrictions
• Metoo and Other Laws Restricting Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims
• California/Paga Claims

Class Waivers
• Serial and Mass Arbitrations
• Drafting Considerations

Additional Drafting Considerations
• Standalone Agreement vs. Provision in Employment Agreement
• Forum and Arbitration Selection Strategies

CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,NALA ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Arthur Rooney-Perkins Coie LLP, Adam Weiner – Perkins Coie LLP