Marleen was employed by Acme, Inc. When she accepted the job, as part of her compensation package, she agreed that any dispute between her and Acme would be resolved through non-binding arbitration. When Marleen was passed over for promotion three times, she alleged that Acme violated her civil rights and initiated arbitration proceedings. If either party disagrees with the decision of the arbitrator, will a court hear the case? a. Yes, because here arbitration is non-binding. b. No, because the purpose of arbitration is to reduce the number of cases heard by a judge. c. Yes, because arbitration is disfavored in that it deprives plaintiffs of their day in court. d. No, because the agreement to arbitrate was contractual and included an agreement to abide by the arbitrator’s decision.

Marleen was employed by Acme, Inc. When she accepted the job, as part of her compensation package, she agreed that any dispute between her and Acme would be resolved through non-binding arbitration. When Marleen was passed over for promotion three times, she alleged that Acme violated her civil rights and initiated arbitration proceedings. If either party disagrees with the decision of the arbitrator, will a court hear the case? a. Yes, because here arbitration is non-binding. b. No, because the purpose of arbitration is to reduce the number of cases heard by a judge. c. Yes, because arbitration is disfavored in that it deprives plaintiffs of their day in court. d. No, because the agreement to arbitrate was contractual and included an agreement to abide by the arbitrator’s decision.