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Congress approves sex harassment bill in #MeToo milestone

Congress has given final approval to legislation guaranteeing that people who experience sexual harassment at work can seek recourse in the courts

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022

Bombshell: Congress sends Biden bill to end forced arbitration in harassment cases - Roll Call

The bill would let workers pursue sexual harassment and assault claims in public courts rather than forcing them into a confidential forum.

Roll Call · Feb 10, 2022

Congress moves to end forced arbitration for sex misconduct

The U.S. House has passed legislation barring contracts that force people to settle sexual assault or harassment cases through arbitration rather than in court, a process that often benefits employers and keeps misconduct allegations from becoming public

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022