Does class certification strip a defendant of its right to compel arbitration against unnamed class members? The Third Circuit recently held that it does not, unless the party seeking arbitration has waived that right by expressly or impliedly demonstrating an
Amazon accused in lawsuit of systematic pregnancy discrimination
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- Four former Amazon warehouse employees filed a proposed nationwide pregnancy discrimination class action.
- The lawsuit alleges Amazon denied chairs, bathroom and water breaks,
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