Jury Trial Waiver - Class and Collective Action Waiver

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Hello all,

I live in Arizona state. I recently got a new job and received a new hire package with documents that need to be signed. All of them are understandable; but there are two one in particular that I do not understand.
both of them say basically the same thing but change a few. Can someone explain me what they mean? Bellow are both documents:

Acknowledgement of Mutual Jury Trial Waiver

Flextronics, lnc., its officers, directors, employees, representatives, funding sources,
affiliates, contractors, and/or other agents ("Flextronics") hope that your experience working with us is
rewarding and fun. We believe that employees who work in a positive environment provide better services to
our clients and their families, project greater enthusiasm for our mission, and help build a more successful
organization. Flextronics also believes that our internal grievance resolution procedures are able to
address problems that may arise between you and Flextronics. However, we recognize that despite
everyone's best efforts, sometimes a matter cannot be resolved internally. In those rare circumstances,
judges considering individualized claims are often in the best position to fairly resolve these disputes.

By signing below, you are agreeing to a binding jury trial waiver that may be enforced by you or Southwest
Key. This agreement does not take away your right to sue or prevent you from filing a charge with a federal,
state, or local administrative agency. Rather, you are waiving your right to request or demand a jury trial and
agreeing that any claim you have against Flextronics that cannot be resolved internally will be resolved
by a judge.

Please be advised that a claim includes any dispute, controversy, lawsuit, or cause of action you may
have against Flextronics related to your employment or separation of employment. Please also be
advised that by entering into this agreement, Flextronics is also waiving its right to request or demand a
jury trial with respect to any claim between you and Flextronics.

Please note that this agreement does not alter the at-will employment relationship and shall not be
construed as a definite term of employment or a contract for employment. Further, if any provision(s) of this
agreement is/are found to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, then the remaining provisions shall continue to
be valid. This document shall be governed by and construed under the substantive and procedural laws of
the State of Texas without regard to principles of conflict of laws. Any lawsuit arising out of or relating to this
agreement shall be held in Travis County, Texas.

By signing this document you agree and understand that: (1) you have read this document, have
been offered or may request a copy of this document, have been given an opportunity to ask
questions about this document or consult any person(s) of your choosing about this document; (2)
by continuing to work for Flextronics and accepting this offer, you understand that any lawsuit
between you and Flextronics will be decided by ajudge rather than a jury; and (3) you have signed
this document knowingly, intelligently, voluntarily, free from duress or coercion, and after being
given time to give it due consideration.



Acknowledgement of Mutual Class and Collective Action Waiver

Flextronics, Inc. its officers, directors, employees, representatives, funding sources,
affiliates, contractors, and/or other agents ("Flextronics") hope that your experience working with us is
rewarding and fun. We believe that employees who work in a positive environment provide better services to
our clients and their families, project greater enthusiasm for our mission, and help build a more successful
organization. Flextronics also believes that our internal grievance resolution procedures are able to
address problems that may arise between you and Flextronics. However, we recognize that despite
everyone's best efforts, sometimes a matter cannot be resolved internally. In those rare circumstances,
considering claims on an individualized basis is often the best manner to fairly resolve these disputes.

By signing below, you are agreeing to a class and collective action waiver that may be enforced by you
or Flextronics. This agreement does not take away your right to sue or prevent you from filing a charge
with a federal, state, or local administrative agency. Rather, you are agreeing that any proceedings to resolve
or litigate any claim will be conducted solely on an individual basis, and not as a class action or otherwise
pursuant to class, collective action, or comparable procedures.

Please be advised that a claim includes any dispute, controversy, lawsuit, or cause of action you may
have against Flextronics related to your employment or separation of employment, Please also be
advised that by entering into this agreement, Flextronics is also waiving its right to a class or collective
action with respect to any claim between you and Flextronics.

Please note that this agreement does not alter the at—will employment relationship and shall not be
construed as a definite term of employment or a contract for employment. Further, if any provision(s) of this
agreement is/are found to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, then the remaining provisions shall continue to
be valid. This document shall be governed by and construed under the substantive and procedural laws of
the State of Texas without regard to principles of conflict of laws. Any lawsuit arising out of or relating to this
agreement shall be held in Travis County, Texas.

By signing this document you agree and understand that: (1) you have read this document, have
been offered or may request a copy of this document, have been given an opportunity to ask
questions about this document or consult with an attorney about this document; (2) by continuing to
work for Flextronics and accepting this offer, you understand that any lawsuit between you and
Flextronics will will be decided on an individual basis and not as part of a class or collective
action; and (3) you have signed this document knowingly, intelligently, voluntarily, free from duress
or coercion, and after being given time to give it due consideration.
 
If you want to sue them it will have to be you alone(not a group of employees) and you will not get a jury. A trial will be in front of a judge only.
 
Since I've seen this post on several boards, I'll anticipate. You are often better off suing as an individual than as part of a class. Regarding judge vs. jury, there is no particular advantage or disadvantage to you either way.
 
Hello all,

I live in Arizona state. I recently got a new job and received a new hire package with documents that need to be signed. All of them are understandable; but there are two one in particular that I do not understand.
both of them say basically the same thing but change a few. Can someone explain me what they mean? Bellow are both documents:

Acknowledgement of Mutual Jury Trial Waiver

Flextronics, lnc., its officers, directors, employees, representatives, funding sources,
affiliates, contractors, and/or other agents ("Flextronics") hope that your experience working with us is
rewarding and fun. We believe that employees who work in a positive environment provide better services to
our clients and their families, project greater enthusiasm for our mission, and help build a more successful
organization. Flextronics also believes that our internal grievance resolution procedures are able to
address problems that may arise between you and Flextronics. However, we recognize that despite
everyone's best efforts, sometimes a matter cannot be resolved internally. In those rare circumstances,
judges considering individualized claims are often in the best position to fairly resolve these disputes.

By signing below, you are agreeing to a binding jury trial waiver that may be enforced by you or Southwest
Key. This agreement does not take away your right to sue or prevent you from filing a charge with a federal,
state, or local administrative agency. Rather, you are waiving your right to request or demand a jury trial and
agreeing that any claim you have against Flextronics that cannot be resolved internally will be resolved
by a judge.

Please be advised that a claim includes any dispute, controversy, lawsuit, or cause of action you may
have against Flextronics related to your employment or separation of employment. Please also be
advised that by entering into this agreement, Flextronics is also waiving its right to request or demand a
jury trial with respect to any claim between you and Flextronics.

Please note that this agreement does not alter the at-will employment relationship and shall not be
construed as a definite term of employment or a contract for employment. Further, if any provision(s) of this
agreement is/are found to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, then the remaining provisions shall continue to
be valid. This document shall be governed by and construed under the substantive and procedural laws of
the State of Texas without regard to principles of conflict of laws. Any lawsuit arising out of or relating to this
agreement shall be held in Travis County, Texas.

By signing this document you agree and understand that: (1) you have read this document, have
been offered or may request a copy of this document, have been given an opportunity to ask
questions about this document or consult any person(s) of your choosing about this document; (2)
by continuing to work for Flextronics and accepting this offer, you understand that any lawsuit
between you and Flextronics will be decided by ajudge rather than a jury; and (3) you have signed
this document knowingly, intelligently, voluntarily, free from duress or coercion, and after being
given time to give it due consideration.



Acknowledgement of Mutual Class and Collective Action Waiver

Flextronics, Inc. its officers, directors, employees, representatives, funding sources,
affiliates, contractors, and/or other agents ("Flextronics") hope that your experience working with us is
rewarding and fun. We believe that employees who work in a positive environment provide better services to
our clients and their families, project greater enthusiasm for our mission, and help build a more successful
organization. Flextronics also believes that our internal grievance resolution procedures are able to
address problems that may arise between you and Flextronics. However, we recognize that despite
everyone's best efforts, sometimes a matter cannot be resolved internally. In those rare circumstances,
considering claims on an individualized basis is often the best manner to fairly resolve these disputes.

By signing below, you are agreeing to a class and collective action waiver that may be enforced by you
or Flextronics. This agreement does not take away your right to sue or prevent you from filing a charge
with a federal, state, or local administrative agency. Rather, you are agreeing that any proceedings to resolve
or litigate any claim will be conducted solely on an individual basis, and not as a class action or otherwise
pursuant to class, collective action, or comparable procedures.

Please be advised that a claim includes any dispute, controversy, lawsuit, or cause of action you may
have against Flextronics related to your employment or separation of employment, Please also be
advised that by entering into this agreement, Flextronics is also waiving its right to a class or collective
action with respect to any claim between you and Flextronics.

Please note that this agreement does not alter the at—will employment relationship and shall not be
construed as a definite term of employment or a contract for employment. Further, if any provision(s) of this
agreement is/are found to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, then the remaining provisions shall continue to
be valid. This document shall be governed by and construed under the substantive and procedural laws of
the State of Texas without regard to principles of conflict of laws. Any lawsuit arising out of or relating to this
agreement shall be held in Travis County, Texas.

By signing this document you agree and understand that: (1) you have read this document, have
been offered or may request a copy of this document, have been given an opportunity to ask
questions about this document or consult with an attorney about this document; (2) by continuing to
work for Flextronics and accepting this offer, you understand that any lawsuit between you and
Flextronics will will be decided on an individual basis and not as part of a class or collective
action; and (3) you have signed this document knowingly, intelligently, voluntarily, free from duress
or coercion, and after being given time to give it due consideration.


Legally, signing that form could be meaningless.

You can't agree to WAIVE any of your rights.

The decision to sign is yours alone to make.
 
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