Appellate Court Upholds Broad Scope of Arbitration Agreements

A California appellate court recently upheld an arbitration agreement contained within an employee handbook, even though the employee never signed the actual agreement.  The case reinforces the broad scope of arbitration agreements and underscores the importance of speaking with experienced counsel when presented with legal documents. The case began when the plaintiff sued his former employer in Los Angeles Superior Court for racial discrimination, wrongful termination, failure to pay for overtime and rest breaks, and other...