May, 2018

May 21, 2018 U.S. Supreme Court OKs Class Action Waivers in Mandatory Employment Arbitration Agreements

Earlier today, the United States Supreme Court held that class action waivers in mandatory employment arbitration agreements are valid and enforceable, rejecting arguments that such waivers violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The dec...

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May 1, 2018 California Supreme Court Tightens Up Test to Determine Whether Workers are Independent Contractors

In a major decision with wide-ranging implications, the California Supreme Court handed down a decision on April 30, 2018, substantially restricting the ability of California businesses to lawfully use independent contractors in their core busines...

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