Marlena Aldrich v. University of Phoenix

ROGERS, Circuit Judge.

After losing their jobs with the University of Phoenix, plaintiffs filed suit in state court, alleging separate claims for wrongful termination and for uncompensated overtime hours. For the overtime-compensation claims only, plaintiffs sought to represent a class of employees who were similarly uncompensated. The university removed the case to federal court, and the district court dismissed the case without prejudice on the ground that plaintiffs were required to arbitrate their claims under the university’s standard arbitration policy. On appeal, plaintiffs argue that…