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

Congress Passes New Limits on Predispute Employment Agreements

By Dylan Hughes, Attorney, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Dec 15, 2022 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Dec 15, 2022

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, Congress has enacted legislation to assist people who pursue individual and class-action lawsuits in their ability to litigate disputes of sexual assault and sexual harassment. After President Biden signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 into law, Congress passed the Speak […]

Employers Can’t Mandate Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Harassment Claims

By Jodi R. Bohr, Attorney, Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. Nov 10, 2022 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Nov 10, 2022

Courts have long favored arbitration as a method of dispute resolution under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court reinforced the policy favoring arbitration agreements in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis. The Court ruled that the FAA requires enforcement of arbitration agreements that fall within its scope, including agreements in which […]