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Employment Arbitration Agreements and Your Business<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Susan Buckner, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Susan Mills Richmond, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Employee arbitration agreements are legally binding contracts where an employer and employee agree to resolve workplace disputes through a neutral third party instead of court. Matters before arbitration can be wage disputes or contract breaches but claims of sexual harassment may be brought in court.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Many business owners<\/span> will have employment disputes<\/span> at least once during their business life. Lawsuits can be expensive. The publicity can hurt a company’s image. Arbitration is less expensive and is conducted outside the court system<\/span>. If handled well, arbitration is beneficial to both\u00a0employers and employees.<\/p>\n

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