Client Advisories and Bulletins

Supreme Court Clears Way For Arbitration Of Employment Disputes

April 5, 2001
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On March 21, 2001, the Supreme Court endorsed judicial enforcement of arbitration agreements between employers and employees. This decision, Circuit City Stores, Inc. v. Adams, paves the way for employers to enter into pre-dispute arbitration agreements with their workforce and thereby avoid costly litigation and jury awards.