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- 1Federal Appeals Court Lets Harassment Claim Dodge Arbitration Entirely▼Sexual Harassment Claim Lets Worker Avoid Arbitration on Entire Case: What Employers Need to Know After Latest Federal Appeals Court Ruling
A federal appeals court has ruled that a worker's sexual harassment claim allows the entire case to proceed outside arbitration. Employment law commentators at JDSupra and Fisher Phillips are warning employers to review their arbitration agreements in light of the decision. The ruling highlights how harassment allegations can block forced arbitration of related claims, prompting guidance for businesses on workplace policies and dispute resolution clauses.
- 2California to Require Disclosure When AI Drives Mass Layoffs●California Employers Will Soon Need to Say When AI Causes a Mass Layoff: 5 Steps to Prepare
New rules in California will soon require employers to notify the state when artificial intelligence is a factor in mass layoffs. Employment law firm Fisher Phillips has published guidance outlining five steps companies should take to prepare for the disclosure requirements.