Epic Systems v. Lewis

Epic Systems v. Lewis is a significant U.S. Supreme Court case from 2018 that upheld employers' rights to require arbitration for disputes, rather than allowing employees to join together in class actions. The court ruled that arbitration agreements, which prevent collective lawsuits, are valid under federal law, even if this limits employees' ability to challenge workplace issues as a group. The decision reinforced the enforceability of arbitration clauses, impacting how workers can pursue claims against employers, particularly in cases involving wage and hour disputes or discrimination. It's a key case regarding labor rights and corporate arbitration practices.