Topic
Forced Arbitration
78 published works
HR Defense
Sexual Harassment Complainants Guaranteed Their Day in Court – Employers Beware the Implications
By Paige Newman
Since the onset of the #MeToo movement, allegations of sexual harassment in the workplace are frequently spotlighted in the news and on social media. Still, many claims between employers and…
Employment Law Business Guide
Congress Ends Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Claims
Earlier this month, Congress passed a bill that will effectively end mandatory arbitration in workplace sexual assault and harassment cases, providing employees with a choice of proceeding with their claims…
Labor & Employment Law Navigator
A Win for #MeToo is a Hit to Arbitration
Last week, the Senate passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (H.R. 4445) (the “Act”), which prohibits the enforcement of mandatory arbitration agreements…
Screw You Guys, I'm Going Home
No Forced Arbitration For Sexual Harassment Is A Good Start
The House and Senate have passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. It will go into effect once signed by President Biden. This law…
The Employer Report
Landmark #MeToo Legislation Allows Employees To Pursue Sexual Harassment & Assault Claims In Court, Rather Than Arbitration
By Paul Evans, Kimberly Franko, Krissy Katzenstein, Robin Samuel, Kaitlin Thompson
President Biden is expected to sign into law landmark #MeToo legislation, which allows a plaintiff to elect not to arbitrate covered disputes of sexual assault or sexual harassment. The “Ending…
Ed White Law Blog
A Major Win Against Forced Arbitration
Last week, the Senate voted affirmatively to pass a bill that will improve accountability for survivors of sexual assault and sexual harassment. The bipartisan vote for S. 2342, the Ending…
Employment Law Worldview
Congress Bars Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims (US)
On February 7, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed, and on February 10, the U.S. Senate approved, a bill (the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment…
Pennsylvania Labor & Employment Blog
Senate Passes Bill to Prohibit Forced Arbitration in Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Claims
Many employers require their workers to sign arbitration agreements at the outset of employment, and it’s no wonder why. These agreements allow employers to require arbitration of many employment-related disputes,…
HR Law Watch
Senate Passes Bill Curbing Arbitration of Workplace Sexual Harassment Claims
By Jessica Federico, Shannon D. Farmer
The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing employers from requiring workers to arbitrate sexual harassment and assault claims. The bill will now go to President Biden for…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act Heads to President’s Desk
By Publisher, Christopher C. Murray, Hera S. Arsen Ph.D.
On February 10, 2022, the U.S. Senate passed S. 2342, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, just a few days after the U.S.…