Disputes California bosses must beware “net effect” in arbitration agreements Arbitration and confidentiality clauses must be read together in context when determining fairness, appeals court rules iStock.com/Baris-Ozer Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Thursday 30 October 2025 An arbitration agreement can be deemed unlawful if it gives employers an unfair advantage when read alongside other agreements, a California appeals court has affirmed. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Arbitration What can firms learn from Air Canada dispute as it moves closer to arbitration? Non-Disparagement Meta blocks ex-staffer from promoting tell-all memoir Arbitration Prejudice not required to show party waived arbitration right, SCOTUS rules Arbitration SCOTUS’s latest FAA opinion is good news for employers