A Concern with Compulsory Arbitration Is That It May Be

question 119

Multiple Choice

A concern with compulsory arbitration is that it may be unfair because

• A) only certain employees are required to sign pre-employment compulsory arbitration agreements as a condition of employment.
• B) sometimes only women and minorities are required to sign pre-employment compulsory arbitration agreements.
• C) employers often select the arbitrators rather than the employees which means the arbitrators might not be viewed as fair to employees.
• D) arbitrators issue written opinions in the cases, thus making public disputes which would otherwise have remained private.

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Definitions:

Representation Elections

A voting process in which employees decide whether or not they want to be represented by a union in their workplace.

Unfair Labor Practices

Actions by employers or labor unions that violate the rights of employees or the regulations governing labor relations, leading to potential legal consequences.

National Labor Relations Act

A foundational statute in United States labor law that guarantees workers the right to form unions, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action such as strikes.

Human Resource Department

The department within an organization responsible for managing recruitment, employee relations, payrolls, and benefits, along with maintaining workplace culture.