The #MeToo movement scored a major legislative victory as the U.S. Senate on Thursday cleared a House-passed measure that will transform how businesses resolve workplace harassment allegations, and how such issues are addressed in employment contracts.
‘Significant’ Change: The measure, which President Joe Biden is poised to sign, will guarantee that victims of workplace sexual harassment or assault are free to pursue lawsuits in court—“one of the most significant changes to employment law in years,” as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said in a floor speech before the chamber’s voice vote.
Legal Implications: The bill will amend the ...
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