Summary
- In a significant ruling, the Ninth Circuit has allowed an employee to switch from arbitration to court after uncovering a claim under the Ending Forced Arbitration Act (“EFAA”).
- The court determined that the employee's initial pursuit of claims in arbitration did not preclude this change of forums.
- This decision highlights the evolving landscape of arbitration and employee rights in light of the EFAA.
- Legal experts suggest this ruling may encourage more employees to seek judicial remedies when new claims arise.
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