Employee and Retiree Access to Justice: Ending Mandatory Arbitration
This act aims to make it easier for employees and retirees to pursue their rights in court by eliminating mandatory arbitration clauses and class action waivers in agreements related to retirement plans and benefits. This means citizens will have greater freedom in choosing how to resolve disputes concerning their benefits, without being forced into arbitration.
Key points
Prohibits mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses in agreements related to employee benefit plans.
Allows employees and retirees to pursue claims in court, including class actions, without prior waiver of these rights.
Any disputes regarding the validity of arbitration clauses will be decided by a court, not an arbitrator.
New rules take effect immediately and apply to disputes arising on or after the enactment date.
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