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An Epic Win for Employers – Scotus Rules That Class Action Waivers in Employment Arbitration Agreements Are Valid
By: Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. BREAKING NEWS! In a monumental victory for employers in one of the most significant employment rulings in recent history, the Supreme Court of the United States held on Monday, May 21, 2018 in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis that class action waivers in employment arbitration…
Employment Update – Ninth Circuit Bars the Use of Prior Salary to Justify Gender-based Pay Disparity
By: Lindy F. Bradley, Esq. On April 9, 2018, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled that employers may no longer consider an employee’s prior salary, either alone or combined with other factors, to justify gender-based pay disparities. However, the Court noted that this new “general rule” may not…