It's unclear how many Suns employees signed the agreement. One of the law firms suing the Suns over allegations of employee discrimination and retaliation calls the process intimidating and distracting. "From the beginning, we have said we will hold the Phoenix Suns accountable for discrimination and retaliation. Instead of addressing these issues, the organization is pressuring employees to sign away their rights with only three days' notice or risk losing their jobs," Cortney Walters, a Florida-based attorney representing several ex-Suns employees who are suing the team, told ESPN. "Mandatory arbitration denies people their day in court and hides systemic problems from the public. This latest move is not an isolated decision. It is part of a continuing pattern of silencing employees rather than confronting discrimination. The Suns' actions make clear that protecting their image matters more to them than protecting people." In a statement to ESPN, Stacey Mitch, the Suns' Senior Vice President of Communications, said: "This policy is standard at most large organizations including Disney, ESPN, and many other NBA teams. This policy does not result in the waiver of claims."

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