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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Sep. 30, 1999

Life After Death

^^Alternative Dispute Resolution^^ Life After Death AB858 Was Killed, But Challenges to Mandatory Arbitration Remain Employers should modify employment agreements in advance of a legislative mandate, particularly in light of the public perception that employers take unfair advantage of arbitration.

        By Roger H. Gray
        
        Mandatory private arbitration of employee disputes almost became illegal this year. AB858, which died in the California Senate, effectively prohibited employers from requiring (or even asking) an employee to accept binding arbitration of disputes as a condition of employment. The bill passed the state Ass...

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