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SDNY Judge Rules Agreements to Arbitrate Sexual Harassment Claims Are Enforceable, Despite New York Law

A New York Federal District Court Judge ruled last week that an agreement to arbitrate sexual harassment claims is enforceable despite a New York law prohibiting mandatory arbitration agreements covering sexual harassment claims. This is one of the...
By: Mintz - Employment, Labor & Benefits
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/sdny-judge-rules-agreements-to-64861/

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