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Congress Passes Bill Prohibiting Mandatory Arbitration and Class Action Waivers for Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Claims

By Guy Brenner, Tony Oncidi, Evandro Gigante, Laura Fant, Theresa Madonna and Ariel Brotman on Posted in Arbitration Agreements, Class Actions
On February 10, 2022, the Senate passed H. 4445, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (the “Act”), by a voice vote.  The bill had previously passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 335-97. The White House has indicated President Biden will sign the bill. If enacted, the Act would amend the … Continue Reading

New Notice Regarding Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault And Stalking Protections

By Tony Oncidi on Posted in California Labor & Employment Law, Discrimination, Harassment, Leaves of Absence, New and Proposed Laws and Legislation, Off-the-clock Issues, Retaliation, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination
Existing law prohibits an employer from discharging or in any manner discriminating or retaliating against an employee who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking for taking time off from work for specified purposes related to addressing the domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. This bill requires employers to inform each employee … Continue Reading
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