Lawmakers reintroduce bills aimed at ending mandatory arbitration in workplace disputes

Lawmakers in Congress have reintroduced the Restoring Justice for Workers Act, which would prohibit employers from requiring workers to sign mandatory arbitration clauses in employment contracts. The legislation aims to give workers the right to pursue legal claims in court rather than through forced arbitration.

Washington — Legislation recently reintroduced in both the House and Senate would “end forced arbitration clauses” in work contracts. The Restoring Justice for Workers Act was introduced July 30 in the House by Reps. Bobby Scott (D-VA) and Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and in the Senate by Sen. Patty Murray…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.