In 2022, The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act was signed into law, giving employees the option to bring workplace sexual harassment claims to court even if they signed an employment agreement that requires mandatory arbitration. The Act also permits victims of sexual assault or harassment to be part of a class or collective action even if they waived their right upon being hired. Previously, arbitration agreements precluded a victim of sexual assault or … [Read more...]