Friday, August 31st, 2007
Overtime Compensation Claims: California Supreme Court Says Many OT Claims Require Class Action Option
The California Supreme Court has identified factors that would invalidate provisions in arbitration agreements that purport to waive class claims for unpaid overtime. Gentry v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County, S141502, ___ P.3d ___ (Cal. Aug. 30, 2007). The Court (4-3) held that various practical difficulties facing individual OT claimants may void any agreement to waive class action […]
