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I see it’s lit over here lol!
Someone posted this on the UHG link for the layoff. Did anyone know about this?
https://www.thelayoff.com/post/@OP+1ktq0j4m3
Basically they are saying UHG-Optum-UHC utilizes forced arbitration which is generally deemed not good for consumers or employees. When did they start doing this? Apparently most large companies do this but several like Google, Uber, Airbnb and others have stopped doing it.
UHG uses forced arbitration. If you don't know what it is and how it impacts the public, consumers, employees, etc. Look it up! Here is a link you can start with, but there's a lot of information on it out there. Stay informed and know your rights. Also check your State Laws, as certain States have counters to the use of it. Knowledge is Power.
https://www.epi.org/publication/the-arbitration-epidemic/
The University of Oregon disregarded seniority during librarian layoffs. A neutral arbitrator ruled against the university's decision. The arbitrator found both junior and senior librarians were qualified. Contract terms required seniority to be a priority in such cases. This ruling followed layoffs impacting eight library positions in summer 2025.
Eugene, Oregon
https://dailyemerald.com/188380/news/after-fall-cuts-and-layoffs-uo-librarians-reappointed/
DirecTV seeks to overturn an arbitration award. This award relates to layoffs of its union-represented technicians. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers opposes this action. The union urged a Colorado federal court to uphold the award. DirecTV is attempting to relitigate the prior arbitration loss.
Colorado
https://www.law360.com/employment-authority/labor/articles/2463499/union-says-directv-can-t-undo-arbitration-award-over-layoff
anyone remember that arbitration agreement cigna waved in your face when signing employment papers?
how to take it back
New document showed up in my workday profile. About arbitration and my rights between me and the company. So normal document..... Or layoff list document?
According to an independent arbitrator, Portland State University violated its collective bargaining agreement with PSU’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) when it laid off 10 non-tenured track faculty last spring. The arbitrator is now calling for all faculty members represented in the case to be swiftly reinstated to their previous teaching positions with back pay.
https://psuvanguard.com/psu-must-reinstate-10-laid-off-faculty-members-with-back-pay-according-to-independent-arbitrator/amp/