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117th Congress · House

Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021

Subjects: Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration · Assault and harassment offenses · Contracts and agency · Crime victims · Employment discrimination and employee rights · Labor-management relations · Sex offenses · Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Invalidates arbitration agreements that preclude a party from filing a lawsuit in court involving sexual assault or sexual.
  • House passed it on Feb 8, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 This bill invalidates arbitration agreements that preclude a party from filing a lawsuit in court involving sexual assault or sexual harassment, at the election of the party alleging such conduct.

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