Bill > HR8237

This bill, titled the Protecting the Employment Rights of Servicemembers Act, aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to clarify the scope of procedural rights for members of the uniformed services regarding their employment and reemployment rights. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. Clarifying that any procedural protections or provisions set forth in Chapter 43 of Title 38 (which covers the employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services) shall be considered a "right or benefit" subject to the protection of that chapter. 2. Stating that any agreement to arbitrate a claim under Chapter 43 is unenforceable, unless all parties consent to arbitration after a complaint has been filed in court or with the Merit Systems Protection Board, and the consent is knowingly and voluntarily given. 3. Specifying that consent to arbitration shall not be considered voluntary when a person is required to agree to arbitrate an action, complaint, or claim alleging a violation of Chapter 43 as a condition of future or continued employment, advancement, or receipt of any right or benefit of employment. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that the procedural rights of servicemembers regarding their employment and reemployment are clearly defined and protected, particularly with respect to the enforceability of arbitration agreements.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8237/all-info