Number: RL30008
Title: Labor and Mandatory Arbitration Agreements: Background and Discussion
Authors: Jon O. Shimabukuro, American Law Division 
Abstract: This report discusses the enforceability of mandatory arbitration agreements and the Supreme Court's decision in Wright v. Universal Maritime Service Corp., a case involving an attempt to require arbitration for an employee's statutory claim of disability discrimination. The report contemplates the Supreme Court's other decisions in cases involving mandatory arbitration agreements, and also reviews the decisions of various courts of appeals. Finally, the report examines Congress' recent attempts to amend federal civil rights statutes to preclude the enforceability of such agreements.
Pages: 12
Date: Updated June 17, 2002