Epic Sys. Corp. v. Lewis, No. 16-285, 2018 WL 2292444, at *26 (2018)#

Core Finding: Section 7 (29 U.S. Code Chapter §7) of the NLRA does not conflict or supersede FAA arbitration. Such waivers are enforceable.

• Oyez: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2017/16-285
• Opinion (Supreme Court)
• Syllabus Author: Breyer
• Majority Author: Neil Gorsuch
• Concurrence: Clarence Thomas
• Dissents: Ginsburg (author) joined by Breyer, Sotomayor, Kagan

Pull Quote

As a matter of policy these questions are surely debatable. But as a matter of law the answer is clear. Congress has instructed federal courts to enforce arbitration agreements according to their terms—including terms providing for individualized proceedings.

Consolidated with: Ernst & Young LLP v. Morris and National Labor Relations Board v. Murphy Oil USA, Inc.