New Federal Law Restricts Employers’ Ability to Enforce Arbitration Clauses in Sexual Assault and Harassment Cases

On March 3, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (the “Act”). Under the Act, employers can no longer enforce mandatory arbitration clauses in employment contracts when employees pursue claims based on allegations of sexual assault or sexual harassment. Here are some more [...]