Hoosier Banker 27 ily mean that they should do so for all types of claims. Arbitration is generally faster, less expensive and more private than litigation. Arbitration removes the jury from the process, which might make outcome easier to predict, but there are generally very limited grounds on which to appeal unfavorable arbitration decisions. Perhaps more importantly, arbitrators usually limit discovery, are more lax in applying rules of evidence, and may not chicago indianapolis st. louis milwaukee A full service business law firm with a simple promise -- put you first 201 North Illinois Street, Suite 1400 Capital Center, South Tower Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-4212 T: 317.464.4100 | F: 317.464.4101 | salawus.com Growing in Indiana to meet your company’s legal needs ANDREW PODGORNY | LARRY TOMLIN | STEPHEN STITLE | MARK WENZEL | BRANDT HARDY | PHIL FOWLER ELIZABETH TRAYLOR | MARTHA LEHMAN | DEBRA MASTRIAN | JOHN TANSELLE allow motions for summary judgment. For wage and hour claims under the FLSA – which often have low individual damages, but impact a large number of employees – an organization may fare better in deciding those claims through individual arbitration. However, the same may not be true for claims under other statutes – such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 – which tend to be highly individualized (and therefore poor candidates for class actions) and are often resolved in federal court in the employer’s favor on summary judgment. Employers must consider all angles and think strategically about the pros and cons of an arbitration agreement with a classaction waiver for all employment-related claims, before implementing such a plan in the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Lewis. HB Congratulations to Josh Myers, Indiana Bankers Association Employee of the Month for April, and to Susan Clark, May Employee of the Month. Josh is IBA’s assistant vice president - member engagement director, and Susan serves as events & products/services assistant. As part of an ongoing professional development campaign, IBA members, associate members and staff are encouraged to submit names of IBA employees in recognition of exemplary service. Nominations are read at monthly IBA staff meetings, and a drawing determines the winner, who is awarded a prize. Please call 317-387-9380 to nominate an IBA Employee of the Month, or email any IBA staff member with a nomination. In IBA’s efforts for continual improvement, member feedback is helpful and much appreciated. HB IBA EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH Josh Myers Susan Clark
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