Employer Can't Force Injured Worker to Arbitrate Claims of Discrimination, Retaliation

A Missouri appellate court ruled that an employer could not compel arbitration of an injured worker’s discrimination and retaliation claims, since there was no enforceable agreement to arbitrate. Case: Caldwell v. UniFirst Corp., No. ED106237, 09/25/2018, published. Facts: Scott Caldwell began working for the UniFirst Corp. in May 2012. In January 2014, Caldwell began complaining of back pain. His doctor diagnosed him with lumbar disk protrusions and herniations. The doctor imposed restrictions on Caldell’s lifting and bending activities, and UniFirst accommodated him. In ...