This practice note discusses agreements to arbitrate and class action waivers under federal and California law. These cases can be read to provide a blueprint for an enforceable arbitration agreement and class action waiver in the ARL context.Can Employees Waive Class Actions in Arbitration Agreements? Employers understand employment litigation in court entails expense, delay, and uncertainty. The following checklist identifies key issues employers may want to consider when adopting a class action waiver in an employment arbitration agreement. Employers in California will want to consider the "pros and cons" of arbitration agreements should an employerfriendly decision be issued in that case. The California Court of Appeal held that classaction waivers in employment arbitration agreements are enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act. California law lets employers not hire you if you refuse to sign an arbitration agreement. If the contract also contains a class action waiver an individual is forced to pursue claims in arbitration on an individual basis. One attractive aspect particularly in California is that employers may require workers to arbitrate all disputes individually; i.e.