Federal Arbitration Act (FAA): Primary federal law (9 U.S.C. ยงยง 1-16) that establishes the validity and enforceability of arbitration agreements, sets basic requirements for arbitration procedures, and provides framework for judicial enforcement of arbitration awards

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal employment law that must be considered in arbitration agreements to ensure the agreement doesn't infringe on protected civil rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law protecting rights of individuals with disabilities that must be accounted for in arbitration agreements

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting against age discrimination that must be considered when drafting arbitration agreements

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing wages and hours that must be considered in employment-related arbitration agreements

AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion (2011): Supreme Court decision establishing precedent regarding the enforceability of class action waivers in arbitration agreements

Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis (2018): Supreme Court decision upholding the enforceability of employment arbitration agreements and class action waivers

Circuit City Stores v. Adams (2001): Supreme Court decision clarifying the scope of FAA application in employment contracts

State Arbitration Laws: State-specific laws that may impose additional requirements or restrictions on arbitration agreements beyond federal law

State Contract Formation Requirements: State-specific requirements for valid contract formation that must be met for the arbitration agreement to be enforceable

Unconscionability Doctrine: Legal doctrine considering both procedural and substantive fairness of arbitration agreements, which varies by state jurisdiction