Contracts

Split U.S. Supreme Court Okays Union Arbitration for Age Discrimination Claims

A collective bargaining agreement that “clearly and unmistakably” requires union members to arbitrate age discrimination claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act is enforceable as a matter of federal law, the U.S. Read more

Arbitration Not Properly Initiated by Hawaii Worker, Ninth Circuit Says

9th Circuit Bldg A former finance director for Radisson Hotel Waikiki Prince Kuhio fails in his breach of contract lawsuit against the company because he did not properly initiate his arbitration under the terms of his employment agreement, the Ninth Circuit rules, overturning a federal district court decision in favor of Read more

USPS Asks to Eliminate Layoff Protections in CBA

Stating that it is “at the precipice of insolvency,” the U.S. Postal Service is asking for congressional action to eliminate the layoff protections in the agency’s collective bargaining agreements. Read more

DOD Publishes Final Rule Restricting Mandatory Arbitration Agreements

US Dept of Defense The Dept. of Defense has published its final rule prohibiting the use of funds for any contract in excess of $1 million, if the contractor has mandatory arbitration for claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or lawsuits involving charges of sexual assault or harassment, including assault and battery; intentional infliction of emotional distress; false imprisonment; and negligent hiring, supervision, or retention. Read more

Non-Profits Seeking Grants Get Help From Government Portal

Grants.gov is a freely available, government-operated online portal that helps eligible non-profit organizations find, apply for, and access funding from more than 1,000 federal grant programs valued at $500 billion annually. Read more