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Can I require employees to sign arbitration agreements in Colorado? What are the requirements?

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Can I require employees to sign arbitration agreements in Colorado? What are the requirements?

Yes, you can require employees to sign arbitration agreements in Colorado. However, there are certain requirements that must be met.

Under Colorado law, parties to a labor dispute may agree in writing to have an arbitrator or arbitrators arbitrate all or any part of such dispute [1.1]([2.1]:). Additionally, the Uniform Arbitration Act in Colorado allows for arbitration agreements to be enforced [2.1].

To compel arbitration, a person must show an agreement to arbitrate and allege another person’s refusal to arbitrate pursuant to the agreement [2.2]. If the refusing party does not appear or does not oppose the motion, the court shall order the parties to arbitrate. If the refusing party opposes the motion, the court shall proceed summarily to decide the issue and order the parties to arbitrate unless it finds that there is no enforceable agreement to arbitrate [2.2].

Therefore, to require employees to sign arbitration agreements in Colorado, the agreement must be in writing and enforceable. Additionally, the agreement must comply with the requirements set forth in the relevant laws and regulations.

Please note that this response is not intended to be legal advice and you should consult with a licensed attorney in Colorado for specific guidance on your situation.

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