Daniel Whang Quoted in International Employment Lawyer on Arbitration Agreements in California

International Employment Lawyer featured Seyfarth partner Daniel Whang in its recent article, “California bosses must beware ‘net effect’ in arbitration agreements.” The piece explores a California appeals court ruling that emphasizes the importance of evaluating arbitration and confidentiality clauses together when assessing fairness.

Whang stated, “The Court of Appeal’s reasoning regarding the injunctive relief provision in the confidentiality agreement tracks the Alberto v Cambrian decision, which was issued the same month when the plaintiff’s employment terminated, precluding any chance to modify the plaintiff’s arbitration agreement to address the issues raised in Alberto prior to her termination. Among the potential drawbacks of arbitration agreements is the risk that employees may react negatively to the agreements, perceiving it to be an attempt to stifle employee rights. A carefully crafted communication plan and implementation strategy are vital to mitigate this risk.”

The full article is available here.