You may have wondered whether an arbitration agreement should be included in your "on-boarding" paperwork. Or maybe you already use an arbitration agreement but aren't sure whether your agreement passes muster anymore after all the new cases that have come out. Despite the various arguments that arbitration may be no better than litigation, recent court decisions suggest the value of an arbitration clause extends beyond the specifics of any one dispute. A well-drafted class-action waiver in an arbitration agreement can insulate you from all class-action liability.

Please join Stoel Rives Labor & Employment and Litigation attorneys Amy Joseph Pedersen and Jamie Kilberg on Wednesday, January 11, to get the most current information available on whether and, if so, how to adopt an enforceable arbitration agreement. They will address the following topics:

• Pluses and minuses of requiring your employees to arbitrate employment claims
• What clauses should be included in your arbitration agreements
• How to impose an arbitration agreement
• How to protect your company from possible class-action liability
• Special considerations such as ERISA claims and avoiding union activity

When:	Wednesday, January 11, 2012 11:30 a.m. - Noon - Registration and lunch Noon - 1 p.m. - Presentation
Where:	Stoel Rives LLP 900 SW Fifth Avenue 19th Floor Portland, OR 97204 Directions
Parking:	We will validate parking for most nearby parking garages.
Cost:	Complimentary (lunch included)
RSVP:	Please register by Friday, January 6, 2012. Register here.
Questions?	Please contact Trina Gremaux at tcgremaux@stoel.com or (503) 294-9226.