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Introduced
05/15/2019
05/15/2019
In Committee
05/15/2019
05/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to prohibit forced arbitration in work disputes, and for other purposes. This bill prohibits predispute arbitration agreements that require arbitration of an employment dispute. It allows a postdispute arbitration agreement if the employee enters into it voluntarily without coercion and is informed in writing of rights and protections under such agreement. An employer may not retaliate against an employee for refusing to enter into an agreement for arbitrating an employment dispute.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits predispute arbitration agreements that require the arbitration of work disputes. It allows for postdispute arbitration agreements only if the employee enters into the agreement voluntarily without coercion, is informed in writing of their rights and protections, and has a 45-day waiting period before providing written consent. The bill also prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for refusing to enter into an arbitration agreement for work disputes. Additionally, it amends the National Labor Relations Act to prohibit agreements that interfere with employees' right to engage in concerted activity regarding work disputes.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (20)
Patty Murray (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 05/15/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1491/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1491/BILLS-116s1491is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1491/BILLS-116s1491is.pdf.pdf |
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