Employer Can Compel Arbitration of Wrongful Termination Claim

A Florida appellate court ruled that an employer should have been allowed to compel arbitration of an injured employee’s claim that he had been fired in retaliation for pursuing a workers’ compensation claim. Case: Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. v. Cole, No. 5D18-3809, 01/03/2020, published. Facts: Alan Cole began working for Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. in 2015. He signed a document agreeing to arbitrate any disputes with Hobby Lobby involving claims of retaliation related to a workers’ compensation claim. Hobby Lobby conditioned Cole's employment on his acceptance of the terms. ...