Published Justice

Center Convinces Court to Publish Decision Making Clear That Unfair Arbitration Agreements in Employment Contracts Will Not Be Enforced

December 15, 2022

Think that extremely one-sided arbitration agreements in employment contracts are enforceable? Think again. The Second District Court of Appeal granted the Center’s request to publish the opinion in Beco v. Fast Auto Loans, Inc. (2022) 86 Cal.App.5th 292, which makes clear that arbitration provisions that severely disadvantage employees will not be upheld in California courts. The opinion also reinforces the heightened standards for delegating the validity of such...