Clauses requiring employees to sign away their right to sue, forcing disputes into arbitration, have become more popular with businesses. A 2001 Supreme Court decision reaffirmed companies' right to require most workers to sign these agreements, as a condition of employment. Employers generally favor arbitration because it is quicker and less costly than going to court. However, some employees feel that these agreements deprive them of their rights and leave them little chance for appeal.
See "Employees Signing Away Right to Sue", The New York Times, October 15, 2003