What We’re Talking About
A Major Win Against Forced Arbitration
Last week, a bill called the “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act”, was passed with a large bipartisan vote by the House of Representatives. The bill gives individuals a choice between going to court or going to arbitration to resolve allegations in cases related to sexual harassment or assault. The measure is also retroactive — invalidating any existing forced arbitration clauses in ongoing cases that could make it difficult for any survivors to litigate cases against their employers.