President signs new arbitration law

On March 3, 2022, President Biden signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (H.R. 4445) into law. Vigilant recently reported on the significant changes and impact of H.R. 4445 on mandatory arbitration agreements.

Tips: We encourage you to ensure that your anti-harassment policies are up to date and to promptly respond to all allegations of sexual harassment. For more information on the changes in this area, see our newly updated Legal Guide, Mandatory Arbitration Agreements. Contact your Vigilant Law Group employment attorney with any questions before using such an agreement with your workers.