Federal arbitration act - sustany/dvg GitHub Wiki

The Federal Arbitration Act is a federal statute, codified at 9 U.S.C. �� 1-16,� that�protects the integrity of many�arbitration�agreements by deeming them valid, irrevocable, and enforceable. As a result of this law, courts do not have the authority to set aside arbitration awards if the arbitration agreement is valid.�

Notably, most provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act do not apply to contracts of employment of seamen, railroad employees, or any other class of workers engaged in foreign or interstate�commerce. This exception applies�regardless of whether�the worker is considered an employee or an independent contractor (see: New Prime Inc. v. Oliveira).�

Additionally, due to the recent adoption of 9 U.S.C. � 402 in 2022, claims involving sexual harassment or sexual assault cannot be forced into mandatory arbitration via the Federal Arbitration Act.�