Seguin v. Northrop Grumman Systems Corp.

OPINION BY Justice LAWRENCE L. KOONTZ, JR.

This appeal arises from the circuit court's order compelling arbitration pursuant to the provisions of the Virginia Uniform Arbitration Act, Code § 8.01-581.01 et seq. The dispositive issue in this case is whether the Act provides a right to appeal from an order that compels arbitration.

BACKGROUND

During the course of Crisell Seguin's employment, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation sent unilateral e-mails and memoranda advising its employees that continued employment signified agreement to the new arbitration requirements of the company's Dispute…