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Arbitration agreement found unenforceable because employer could modify it without advance notice to the employee
JP Neyland - Tuesday, October 17, 2017An employee had a dispute with his employer arising out of personal injuries on a worksite. The employer’s written Dispute Resolution Policy contained an arbitration provision. The employee asserted the arbitration provision was unenforceable because the employer was permitted to modify or terminate Dispute Resolution Policy at its sole discretion. As a result, the employee argued the arbitration provision was an illusory promise, that is, it ... read more
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