Arbitration Clause for Independent Contractors

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In this episode, attorney Margeaux Thomas breaks down the Amazon Flex Independent Contractor Agreement’s arbitration clause. This is a hot subject right now as a case disputing this clause is likely to appear before the Supreme Court. Margeaux points out the presence of conspicuous language, the lack of clear jurisdiction, and a drafting attorney’s duty to make sure parties signing these agreements are well-informed. There’s a lot riding on how you draft the arbitration clause, so let’s tear it down.

Resources: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/employers-can-avoid-arbitration-issue-raised-in-amazon-case-15

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