In a long-running battle involving the enforceability of an employment arbitration agreement between a Colorado company and its Washington state manager (Walters v. A.A.A. Waterproofing, Inc.), the Washington state Court of Appeals struck two provisions as invalid, but enforced the rest of the agreement.

Washington employers should consider these rulings before entering into arbitration. In many cases, arbitration may not be the best course of action. This advisory provides a brief analysis of the Walters case and offers some tips for employers who are considering going forward with an arbitration agreement.

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