House Bill 4734
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 26, 2017
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Bill Number
4734
Congress
115
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Law
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Primary focus of measure is matters affecting civil actions and administrative remedies, courts and judicial administration, general constitutional issues, dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. Measures concerning specific constitutional amendments may fall under the policy area relevant to the subject matter of the amendment (e.g., Education). Measures concerning criminal procedure and law enforcement may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
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Summary
Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017
This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute.
The prohibition does not apply to an arbitration provision in a contract between an employer and a labor organization or between labor organizations, subject to limitations.
December 26, 2017
01/22/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
12/26/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
12/26/2017
Introduced in House
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Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:12 PM