Alerts2.23.22
New Law to Bar Mandatory Arbitration Agreements, Waivers For Sexual Assault and Harassment Claims
Highlights
President Biden is expected to sign the recently passed law prohibiting mandatory arbitration of claims of sexual harassment and sexual assault
Previously signed agreements requiring arbitration will be unenforceable
Employers should review and modify their agreements to comply with this new law
Congress has passed a bill aimed at ending mandatory arbitration agreements for sexual assault or sexual harassment claims. The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act passed the U.S. Senate recently with broad bipartisan support. President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law in the near future.
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