Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment

 

Last week, President Biden signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act into law. This law will ban employers from requiring that victims of sexual harassment or assault in the workplace settle their claims against abusers through arbitration, rather than in court. Too often, corporations will protect their public image by keeping sexual harassment in their workplace quiet, rather than letting it enter the court system. The law is also retroactive, meaning that anyone who had been previously restricted from pursuing legal action is now free to do so. DONATE → David was proud to shepherd this bill through Congress alongside his Democratic colleagues Reps. Nadler, Busto, and Jayapal. It is estimated that 60 million Americans have employment contracts containing arbitration language, and many are unfamiliar with the restrictions in place. Now, victims of sexual harassment and assault can pursue justice in court, as is their right. As President Biden said, this was a “momentous day for justice and fairness in the workplace.” DONATE → — Cicilline Policy Team     Democrat David Cicilline proudly represents Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District. An advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, a leader on gun violence prevention, and a fighter for Rhode Island families — David is one of our fiercest legislators in Congress today. Our campaign is powered by supporters like you, and your grassroots support is critical to helping David's campaign for Rhode Island's 1st District. DONATE » Email is an important way for us to keep supporters like you informed about critical issues and to build a winning grassroots campaign.  Paid for by The Cicilline Committee The Cicilline Committee P.O. Box 9107 Providence, RI 02940 United States