Supreme Court To Show Its "(Italian) Colors" On Arbitration Agreements That Waive Class Arbitration Procedures

The Supreme Court announced this week that it has granted review in American Express Co. v. Italian Colors Restaurant. The case could have an important impact on whether courts may decline to enforce an employee’s express agreement to arbitrate all employment claims on an individualized basis, waiving class arbitration procedures, and nevertheless permit pursuit of FLSA or other wage and hour claims on a class or collective basis in arbitration or in court.

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