On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court held that companies have the right to compel employees to sign waivers that prevent them from bringing class action lawsuits against their employers.

The high court’s ruling to uphold class action waivers, which often are found in employee arbitration agreements, is being viewed as a victory from the corporate perspective and a green light for employers to use these tools—though some employment attorneys are unhappy about the development.

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