BY BRIAN LUCOT
In 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett, the United States Supreme Court concluded that a collective-bargaining agreement that expressly states that Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) claims are subject to arbitration is enforceable as a matter of federal law. This note will give a detailed summary as to the facts, procedural history, and the Supreme Court’s analysis. Secondly, this note will address two dissenting opinions and the relevant history related to labor union contracts and compulsory arbitration.
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