Arbitration Clause for Independent Contractors

Margeaux Thomas
Trial Attorney
Mike Whelan
Chief Community Officer

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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Tags: Contract Teardown, Arbitration Clause for Independent Contractors, Arbitration Clause, Amazon Flex Independent Contractor Agreement

Contributors

Margeaux Thomas
Trial Attorney
Mike Whelan
Chief Community Officer

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