Most of the recent court decisions hold that class- action waivers are unconscionable. Courts are split over the enforceability of mandatory class action waivers and arbitration provisions contained within ERISA plans.These cases can be read to provide a blueprint for an enforceable arbitration agreement and class action waiver in the ARL context. Illinois has new restrictions with respect to all employment agreement, including written arbitration agreements. Arbitration clauses and class action waivers can be a possible solution. The Supreme Court Thursday took another, important step in the endorsement of class-action waivers in arbitration agreements. Arbitration is a mandatory but non-binding informal hearing where a neutral arbitrator, or panel of arbitrators, is selected to hear the evidence in your case. (e) The court shall submit to each side a list of five practicing attorneys licensed in the State of Illinois.