Arbitration of Employment Claims

Employment agreements often include an arbitration clause in which an employer and an employee agree to resolve their disputes before a private arbitrator. If your employment contract contains such a provision, you may be required to handle your sexual harassment or other claims against your employer through private arbitration rather than by filing a lawsuit. Often, employers will not explain the legal consequences of the arbitration provision in an employment contract, resulting in employees signing away their rights to bring a civil lawsuit without realizing it. However, recent laws have made significant changes to treats arbitration clauses. If you have a dispute with your employer and would like to understand how the mandatory arbitration of employment claims can affect your case, you should consult with an Notre law Firm employment attorney at the Notre law Firm.