Ending Forced Worker Arbitration: Restoring the Right to Sue Employers in Court.
This Act restores the right of employees and independent contractors to resolve workplace disputes in court, eliminating contract clauses that previously forced them into private arbitration. Citizens gain the freedom to sue employers over issues like wages, discrimination, or wrongful termination, including through class action lawsuits. Employers are prohibited from requiring workers to waive these rights as a condition of employment.
Key points
Ban on Mandatory Arbitration: Employers cannot require workers (including independent contractors) to agree to arbitration for work disputes before the dispute arises.
Restored Class Action Rights: Workers retain the right to join forces in class or collective lawsuits against employers.
Protection Against Retaliation: Employers are prohibited from punishing or retaliating against a worker for refusing to sign an arbitration agreement.
Voluntary Post-Dispute Agreements: Arbitration agreements signed after a dispute arises must be truly voluntary, non-coerced, and require a 45-day waiting period for the worker to decide.
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