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The First Circuit Court of Appeals recently concluded that an app user had sufficient notice of and was bound by an arbitration clause in the app’s terms and conditions. The court rejected the user’s arguments that, among other things, she was not bound by the clause because she had to scroll down to see it. The court concluded that the user was bound by the arbitration clause.
Handy Technologies Inc. operates an application that enables users to retain house cleaners and other home services. Maisha Emmanuel, a nanny and housekeeper, signed up to offer her services through Handy’s app. As part of that process, Emmanuel submitted an application that required her to click a checkbox next to the statement: “I agree to Handy’s Terms of Use.” The phrase “terms of use” was a hyperlink that, if clicked, would have taken the user to Handy’s terms, which include a mandatory arbitration clause. Emmanuel, however,
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Mandatory arbitration clauses for employment disputes have
received a great deal of attention in recent years. In the First
Circuit, there is now more clarity regarding the factors used to
determine the enforceability of online arbitration agreements.
Overview
The First Circuit Court of Appeals recent decision,
Emmanuel v. Handy Technologies, Inc.,
concerns the appellant s 2015 putative class action against
Handy Technologies, Inc., which operates an online platform that
allows users to hire housekeepers and other providers of home
services. One of the main claims in the putative class action suit