California Supreme Court
Apr. 3, 2013
High stakes for low-wage workers in arbitration case at state Supreme Court
The court's decision could prevent workers from utilizing the accessible and affordable administrative forum, requiring them to participate in the costly and complicated arbitration process. By William C. McNeill and Fernando Flores
On April 3, the state Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Sonic-Calabasas A., Inc. v. Frank Moreno, S174475, and will consider the preemptive reach of the Federal Arbitration Act as it relates to the ability of claimants to pursue their claim using the labor commissioner's "Berman" process (provided in Labor Code Sections 98 et seq.). At issue is the ability of low-wage workers to enf...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$795 for an entire year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In