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Proposed Legislation Arbitration Employment Policies

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Québec’s Bold Proposal: Empowering Authorities to Safeguard Public Welfare During Work Stoppages

On February 19, 2025, Québec Minister of Labour Jean Boulet introduced Bill 89, which would amend the Québec Labour Code and related provisions to safeguard the well-being of the population by maintaining necessary services...more

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Bill Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Claims Heads to President's Desk

Late yesterday, the United States Senate approved a bill that will ban employers from requiring employees to settle sexual harassment and sexual assault claims in arbitration without the option of filing a civil lawsuit. The...more

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Congressional Action on Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment and Assault Claims

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Congress recently passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, and it is expected to be signed into law by the President.  The Bill allows employees who previously entered into...more

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Forced arbitration ban in #MeToo cases: what’s next for employers?

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President Biden is expected to sign into law legislation that prohibits forced arbitration for sex harassment or sex assault claims and creates new considerations for employers who have used such agreements to mitigate...more

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Pros And Cons Of Mandatory Arbitration Policies For Employment Disputes

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Q.  Our company has a policy providing for mandatory arbitration of employment claims. I heard recently that some companies are moving away from these types of policies.  What are the pros and cons of requiring all employees...more

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Web Exclusive - June 2018: The Top 18 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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Could Congress Ban Arbitration Of Sex Discrimination And Harassment Claims?

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A bipartisan group of federal legislators has turned their attention to the sweeping revelations of sexual harassment in the American workplace by introducing a bill that would prevent employers from forcing claims of sex...more

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New York Assembly Passes Bill Limiting Contractors’ Use Of Arbitration Provisions

On May 5, 2014, the New York Assembly passed a bill limiting the use of arbitration provisions for employment claims by businesses that contract with New York State. The bill would prohibit New York state agencies from...more

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