The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 9-0 to expand the exemption for transportation workers from private arbitration, allowing more truck drivers and transportation employees to file employment-related lawsuits in court. The decision clarifies that the exemption does not require employment in the transportation industry, focusing on job duties instead.
Supreme Court Finds FAA ‘Transportation Worker’ Exemption Does Not Require Employment in Transportation Industry https://t.co/oYlK4ZHY46 #Litigation #FAA #Labor @scotusreporter https://t.co/A72BUnjB3E
Following the Supreme Court's decision that a worker's job duties are key for determining whether someone is exempt from federal arbitration law, the fight will turn to where to draw the line for how much transportation work is enough to get the carveout. https://t.co/GIwmw1PaVn https://t.co/BIWlwu0GZz
U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies, and Broadens, Definition of "Transportation Worker" Under the Federal Arbitration Act https://t.co/HmbA95ySrk #transportation #employmentlaw #arbitration @PCA_CPA https://t.co/H4QKI0JlLM