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This bill amends Title 9 of the United States Code to prevent employers from requiring employees to sign predispute arbitration agreements or joint-action waivers for age discrimination cases. Specifically, the bill defines an "age discrimination dispute" as any conduct alleged to be discriminatory against workers aged 40 or older, including unfair treatment, harassment, or retaliation, under federal, tribal, or state law. Under this legislation, individuals alleging age discrimination would have the option to choose between arbitration and filing a lawsuit, meaning that any predispute arbitration agreement or joint-action waiver would be considered invalid and unenforceable. Additionally, the bill stipulates that courts, not arbitrators, will determine the applicability of this law and the validity of arbitration agreements. The provisions would apply to any disputes or claims arising on or after the date of the act's enactment, effectively giving older workers more legal flexibility in pursuing age discrimination claims and preventing employers from mandating arbitration before a dispute occurs.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5115/all-info