U.S. Supreme Court Re-Affirms Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreements
Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court issued yet another decision upholding class action waivers contained in arbitration agreements. The court held that the waivers are enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act ("FAA") and cannot be invalidated on state law grounds inapplicable to any other contract. Practical Effects: The recent U.S. Supreme Court position is encouraging for employers and provides some basis for concerns for employees. This decision further paves the pathw