Published on 01 Dec 2015 • USA (National/Federal) |
"Application and Coverage: The [Arbitration Policy] applies to all employees, regardless of length of service or status, and covers all disputes relating to or arising out of an employee's employment with the Company or the termination of employment. The only disputes or claims not covered by this policy are those described below in the Exclusions and Restrictions section. Examples of the type of disputes or claims covered by this policy . . . include but are not limited to, claims for wrongful termination of employment, breach of contract . . . or any other legal claims and causes of action recognized by local, state or federal law or regulations."
"Exclusions and Restrictions: Certain issues may not be submitted for review (or exclusive review) by arbitration. Excluded Issues: . . . In addition, any non-waivable statutory claims, which may include wage claims within the jurisdiction of a local or state labor commission or administrative agency, charges before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, National Labor Relations Board, or similar local or state agencies, are not subject to exclusive review by arbitration. This means that you may file such non-waivable statutory claims with the appropriate agency that has jurisdiction over them if you wish, regardless of whether you use arbitration to resolve them. However, if such an agency completes its processing of your action against the Company, you must use arbitration if you wish to pursue further your legal rights, rather than filing a lawsuit on the action."
"Agreement to Arbitrate: I . . . agree to submit to final and binding arbitration any and all claims and disputes that are related in any way to my employment or the termination of my employment with PJS. I understand that final and binding arbitration will be the sole and exclusive remedy for any such claim or dispute against PJS or any affiliated entities, and each of their employees, officers, directors or agents . . . ."