Reference no: EM132205582
1) This question is based upon information in the following article: "Arbitration Fairness Act Would Reinstate Consumers' Right to Sue in Court." What is the purpose of the Arbitration Fairness Act?
a) To ban pre-dispute, mandatory arbitration agreements in employment, consumer, civil rights and antitrust cases.
b) To ban post-dispute employee arbitration agreements (agreements that are signed AFTER the dispute has occurred).
c) To ban arbitration only for consumer contracts.
d) To require arbitration in all employment disputes.
2) This question is based upon the article: "Arbitration: An Employer's License to Steal Title VII Claims."
True or False: The author believes arbitration should be prohibited in Title VII cases, in part because there is an inherent conflict between arbitration and Title VII's underlying purpose.
True
False
3) The following question relates to the article: "Arbitration: An Employer's License to Steal Title VII Claims."
The statutory text of Title VII expressly prohibits arbitration of Title VII claims.
True
False
4) This question is based upon the article: "Arbitration: An Employer's License to Steal Title VII Claims."
The author believes arbitration weakens the deterrent effect of Title VII because _______________
arbitration is always paid for by the employer.
arbiters do not have a broad ability to require policy change
arbiters do not have the ability to award compensatory damages.
arbiters are likely to be "employee-friendly" in their decisions.
5) This question is based upon the article: "Mandatory Employment Arbitration Agreements: The Key to Avoiding a Charge of Unconscionability."
Question: Which of the following is NOT a reason why do employers favor mandatory arbitration of employment disputes?
Because it increases the cost of settling the dispute.
Juries are seen as biased against employers.
Because jury decisions are unpredictable.
Because employers believe arbitration preserves an amicable relationship with employees.