Beginning in January 2017, California law will prohibit employers from conditioning employment on an agreement to adjudicate disputes outside of California. It also prohibits employers from requiring employees to agree to a choice of law provision where non-California law would govern the employment dispute, if the provision would deny the employee substantial protection. Any agreement made in violation of these rules will be considered void and employees can recover attorney’s fees.
If you have any questions about your obligations as an employer, please contact us at info@mitzelgroup.com or reach out to your Mitzel Group, LLP attorney directly.
