Navigation Bill Passed by Congress to Help Combat Sexual Harassment and Misconduct in the Workplace
It was one of the biggest workplace reforms in decades. The Senate has passed a bill halting clauses in employment contracts that force sexual abuse and harassment victims to pursue their cases through arbitration. The bill was approved by an overwhelming bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives by 335-97. Now, the bill awaits an executive signoff from President Biden.
The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act Introduced
The bill, called the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, bans forced arbitration in cases of sexual misconduct within corporations. During arbitration, the identity of the perpetrators in these cases is protected, and their actions are kept private and within the company. The passing of this bill will give victims of abuse, assault, and harassment the choice to bring their case outside the confines of their employer to tribal, state, or federal court. This defies the previous legal provisions in their employment contract that did not allow them to have a day in court.
