Any CA lawyers here?

[grumpyduck]

My employer is asking us to sign an arbitration agreement with a deadline of Oct. 14. I looked it up online and several sites stated that employers in CA cannot require employees to sign these, and cannot retaliate if they don't. They did not say what would happen if we don't meet the deadline.

So my question is, is it correct that they can't, or is there more to it?

[elleng]

1. Dunno, not from CA, but

'Typically, the arbitration process favors employers, not employees.

However, back in January 2020, employers in California were legally prohibited from requiring job applicants or employees to sign arbitration agreements. The law was initially put on hold by the courts, but now it is in effect in 2022.'

https://www.grahamhollis.com/blog/2022/02/can-my-employer-in-california-force-me-to-sign-an-arbitration-agreement/#:~:text=Typically%2C%20the%20arbitration%20process%20favors,is%20in%20effect%20in%202022.

[grumpyduck]

2. Right, that's pretty much what I found online.

Just looking to see if there's more to it, like types of employers (i.e., non-profits, size, etc.).

[elleng]

5. Details you suggest might be significant, so see a specialist.

[multigraincracker]

3. Hire the best lawyer you can afford

Then do what that person says.

[grumpyduck]

6. There's no reason to hire one now.

[question everything]

4. Can you ask your state rep?

Or the office of the AG?

[grumpyduck]

7. Good idea, thx.

[Rincewind]

11. Ask the State Department of Labor.

They would know, they might have some information on their website.

[usonian]

8. Look at this. It might help.

https://www.shouselaw.com/ca/labor/arbitration-agreements/

Not endorsing. Looks like a law firm. Advice is free. YMMV. Good Luck.

[grumpyduck]

10. Thank you for looking it up.

I had already seen it. But I appreciate your time.

[yortsed snacilbuper]

9. Start a Union.