The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that employers may compel employees to arbitrate individual claims raised under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
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Next Steps:
If you have employees in California and use (or intend to use) arbitration agreements:
- Review the U.S. Supreme Court's decision with legal counsel to determine whether you should consider using arbitration agreements (or modify existing agreements).
- Watch for developments to determine how state courts and the state legislature respond to the ruling.