Asked by Julia Guerrero on May 12, 2024
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If, after filing her charge of discrimination with the EEOC, Emilia then filed a discrimination lawsuit against MegaTron, what would the court most likely do?
A) Dismiss the lawsuit, because of Emilia's poor performance.
B) Dismiss the lawsuit because of the binding arbitration clause in her employment contract.
C) Allow the lawsuit to move forward because employees have a right to file a lawsuit.
D) Allow the lawsuit because Emilia did not foresee she might suffer discrimination.
E) Allow the lawsuit because arbitration clauses in employment contracts are not binding on employees.
Discrimination
Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
Arbitration Clause
A contract provision that requires disputes arising out of the contract to be resolved through arbitration rather than through the court system.
Employment Contract
A formal agreement specifying the terms and conditions of the relationship between an employer and an employee.
- Identify the circumstances under which arbitration is preferred and its enforceability within legal and contractual contexts.
- Understand the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and its interaction with arbitration agreements in the context of employment discrimination.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the circumstances under which arbitration is preferred and its enforceability within legal and contractual contexts.
- Understand the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and its interaction with arbitration agreements in the context of employment discrimination.
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