A party is deceived, intimidated, or coerced during the execution of the arbitration agreement and requests a declaration that such arbitration agreement is invalid; and. The arbitration agreement violates prohibitions specified by the law.
An arbitration agreement is where you waive your right to sue in the event of a dispute. Here are five key things to know: Arbitration is where you resolve differences in front of a private arbitrator rather than a lawsuit in a civil court.
If possible, avoid the use of technical jargon or "shop talk." Remember that the arbitrator may not know the details of your work or the Postal Service. However, if you must use "shop talk" to clarify a point, be sure to briefly define what you mean.
Under both federal and California law, valid arbitration agreements are treated like any other contract. (See 9 U.S.C.
Failing to respond to an arbitration request can have serious legal, financial, and reputational consequences. Ignoring the request may lead to a default judgment against the respondent, with potential penalties and damages imposed without their input.
As a general rule, only strong evidence of duress or fraud are sufficient to invalidate an arbitration clause.
A court may refuse to enforce an arbitration agreement if the agreement fails to satisfy California's conscionability standards. (Civ. Code, § 1670.5; Armendariz, 24 Cal. 4th at 114.)
For instance, if an arbitration agreement is signed as part of the initial employment contract, your employment can be valid consideration – You give up your rights to potential legal action in exchange for a job. However, what constitutes valid consideration in the employment context varies from state to state.