Coming Next in the California Labor and Employment Law Review

These days, arbitration agreements are heralded as “a cornerstone of employer risk management strategies.” But counsel too often gloss over potential red flags that can make the agreements unbalanced and unfair—or even unenforceable. Tyler Paetkau and Kathy Huynh target the elements that most commonly weaken arbitration agreements—and give tips on how to strengthen them. Snag MCLE credit just for smartening up on this issue by digesting the piece and then applying for self-study credit.

The November issue also includes summaries of cases and topics of interest by our cadre of subject matter experts:

• California Employment Law Notes (Anthony J. Oncidi)
• Wage and Hour Case Notes (Lauren Teukolsky)
• Public Sector Case Notes (Katharine McDonagh and Max Sinclair)
• NLRA Case Notes (Jeffrey S. Bosley and Monica Rodriguez)
• ADR Update (Jonathan D. Andrews), and
• Cases Pending Before the California Supreme Court (Phyllis Chen).

Also in this issue: the skinny behind the Labor & Employment Section’s second annual pro bono achievement award—and some inspiring exhortations from this year’s winner, Galen Arkush Ages.

And an introduction to the incoming Executive Committee members: Tiffany Cruz, Christina Dixon, Jana Balik Fitzgerald, Marina Kats Fraigun, and Sonya Z. Mehta. Prepare for a few facts divulged beyond the usual stuffy firm bios—including an initial happy brush with the law occasioned by litigation with a mortuary, a yearning “to sit on a beach with a lovely little cup of fruit gelato”—an attraction to spending more time with section members to be among “the cool and smart people.”

Finally, Stephanie J. Joseph introduces herself to the crowd—from her roots in a small farming town to Labor & Employment Law Section chairdom—and encourages your feedback and programming suggestions in the year ahead.

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