Binding Arbitration in Employment Contracts? Not in Some Federal Government Work

Asking new employees to sign arbitration agreements is common in the commercial business world. But it can be a big no-no in government contracting.

In a recent bid protest decision, GAO sustained a protest where a Reston, Virginia company required its proposed key personnel to sign binding arbitration agreements.  In other words, requiring key personnel to arbitrate employment disputes cost the original awardee a $41 million contract.

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