Litigation
May 31, 2007
Critics Question Contracts That Shift Job Disputes Out of State
Some lawyers allege that companies are trying to skirt California’s employee-friendly laws by binding their employees to settle disputes in other states. But attorneys who represent companies say they have legitimate reasons to put out-of-state-venue or choice-of-law provisions in employment contracts. Because a formidable legal gray area remains, lawyers on both sides often advise their clients to tread cautiously.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SAN FRANCISCO - When a Mill Valley man suffering from multiple sclerosis challenged his firing last year, his employer told him he would have to travel to Florida to settle the dispute.
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