ANALYSIS: #MeToo Law Changes Arbitration Landscape for Employers (CORRECTED)

The recently enacted ban on forced arbitration for sexual assault and harassment claims is a game-changer for workers who are affected by these actions but are covered by forced arbitration agreements, as the law allows employees to sidestep forced arbitration and bring these claims to court.

The passage of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 gives employers yet another reason to take workplace sexual assault and harassment seriously. And it could have a widespread impact on employers and employees, since it’s estimated that more than 60 million American workers are covered by arbitration ...