World Desk, AnyTV, Washington
Published by: Jeet Kumar
Updated Fri, 04 Mar 2022 06:12 AM IST
Summary
Joe Biden signed a law that prevents companies from being forced to arbitrate cases involving claims of sexual harassment and harassment.
US President Joe Biden signed the Forced Arbitration to End Sexual Harassment and Sexual Harassment Act 2021 into law. President Biden said the secrecy of arbitration benefits companies, not victims.
Joe Biden signed a law that prevents companies from being forced to arbitrate cases involving claims of sexual harassment and harassment.
President Biden handed over the pen used to sign the bill to former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson, one of the main members of the bill. Carlson’s 2016 sexual assault lawsuit ended the career of Fox News chief Roger Ailes.
Joe Biden said that half to three-quarters of women report that they have faced some form of sexual harassment in the workplace and are often denied a voice and a fair chance to do anything about it goes. Today, we send out a clear and strong message that we stand with you for safety, dignity and justice.
The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act gives employees the option to pursue sexual misconduct claims or go to court through arbitration. Companies routinely put forced arbitration clauses in contracts, meaning private proceedings are conducted to resolve claims, often with terms that keep decisions confidential.
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US President Joe Biden signed the Forced Arbitration to End Sexual Harassment and Sexual Harassment Act 2021 into law. President Biden said the secrecy of arbitration benefits companies, not victims.
Joe Biden signed a law that prevents companies from being forced to arbitrate cases involving claims of sexual harassment and harassment.
President Biden handed over the pen used to sign the bill to former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson, one of the main members of the bill. Carlson’s 2016 sexual assault lawsuit ended the career of Fox News chief Roger Ailes.
Joe Biden said that half to three-quarters of women report that they have faced some form of sexual harassment in the workplace and are often denied a voice and a fair chance to do anything about it goes. Today, we send out a clear and strong message that we stand with you for safety, dignity and justice.
The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act gives employees the option to pursue sexual misconduct claims or go to court through arbitration. Companies routinely put forced arbitration clauses in contracts, meaning private proceedings are conducted to resolve claims, often with terms that keep decisions confidential.