May 2022 Volume 4

OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT

you may be making a misstep, they generally do have formulas and procedures in place to address upon request. Some employers also turn to arbitration agreements and class waivers -- these do not address the underlying “opportunity” but can change the forum and make it less attractive for an employee’s lawyer to initiate litigation. Of course, these too have their own requirements. We are currently waiting for a decision from the Supreme Court of the United States as to certain wage claims in California and whether they can be subject to arbitration agreements. So, stay tuned!

Johanna Fabrizio Parker is a partner in Benesch's labor and employment group. Her practice involves representing and counseling management clients in a wide range of complex employment matters, including claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation brought under federal and state law, as well as wage and hour claims, and matters involving noncompetition agreements and trade secrets. She can be reached at jparker@beneschlaw.com.

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