My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: Arizona
Hello all,
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? Below are the documents:
Quoting Acknowledgement of Mutual Jury Trial Waiver
[Company], lnc., its officers, directors, employees, representatives, funding sources, affiliates, contractors, and/or other agents (“[Company]”) 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. [Company] also believes that our internal grievance resolution procedures are able to address problems that may arise between you and [Company]. 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 [Company] 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 [Company] related to your employment or separation of employment. Please also be advised that by entering into this agreement, [Company] is also waiving its right to request or demand a jury trial with respect to any claim between you and [Company].
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 [Company] and accepting this offer, you understand that any lawsuit between you and [Company] 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.Quoting Acknowledgement of Mutual Class and Collective Action Waiver
[Company], Inc. its officers, directors, employees, representatives, funding sources, affiliates, contractors, and/or other agents (“[Company]”) 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. [Company] also believes that our internal grievance resolution procedures are able to address problems that may arise between you and [Company]. 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 [Company]. 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 [Company] related to your employment or separation of employment, Please also be advised that by entering into this agreement, [Company] is also waiving its right to a class or collective action with respect to any claim between you and [Company].
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 [Company] and accepting this offer, you understand that any lawsuit between you and [Company] 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.

