Seyfarth Synopsis: Everything was smooth sailing with your latest greatest arbitration agreement, but then an employee refused to get on board. What do you do now? Keep reading for a primer on navigating some murky waters.

Even in a post-Epic Systems world, where more and more employers are rolling out mandatory arbitration agreements with class-action waivers, California has
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By Christopher Crosman

Navigating the shoals of California law on arbitration agreements has been exceedingly difficult.  The California Supreme Court has maintained a long tradition of general antipathy to mandatory arbitration, and has been particularly hostile to arbitration agreements that limit a plaintiff’s ability to pursue a class action.  For example, Discover Bank v. Superior Court, 36 Cal. 4th
Continue Reading California Law On Class Action Waivers In Arbitration Agreements: As Clear As Mud