Jock, et al. v. Sterling Jewelers, Inc.

Issue: Labor/Employment
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
 
RLC’s Position: 
In a case of alleged employment discrimination, the RLC asked the Second Circuit to affirm that parties may not be compelled, but must agree, to participate in class arbitration.

Case Outcome:
The Second Circuit reversed the lower court’s decision vacating the arbitration award and remanded with instructions to confirm the arbitration award.

Procedural History and Case Documents:

• Oral argument February 2011
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit Decision issued July 2011