Lack of Signed Arbitration Agreement Means HR Director Cannot Be Forced to Arbitrate Claims, California Court Rules

A human resources director who never signed her employer’s arbitration agreement, concealed that fact from her employer, and resigned her job could not be required to arbitrate her claims for wrongful termination and sexual harassment, the California Court of Appeal has ruled. Gorlach v. The Sports Club, No. B233672 (Cal. Ct. App. Oct. 16, 2012). The Court affirmed the denial of the employer’s motion to compel arbitration.