Litigation & Arbitration
Dec. 1, 2023
Casino workers ask US court to make tribe arbitrate labor deal
“This is a most interesting case, given that it blends the National Labor Relations Act with the TLRO and the Compact,” commented George Forman, an attorney who represents tribes but is not involved in this case.
A union representing hospitality workers asked a federal court to compel a major California gaming tribe to arbitrate a labor deal.
A variety of plaintiffs have had difficulty suing tribes because of sovereignty issues. But the complaint filed in Sacramento on Wednesday shows that suing tribal businesses can be a different story.
“This is a petition to compel arbitration and selection of an arbitrator under an a...
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