Congress Passes Bill to Nullify Forced Arbitration of Workplace Sexual Harassment and Assault Claims

Both chambers of Congress recently passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (the “Act”), a bill aimed at preventing employers from requiring workers to arbitrate sexual harassment and assault claims.[1] The bill is now headed to the desk of President Biden for his expected signature.

Seventh Circuit: Cargo Loading is Interstate Commerce, Exempt from Arbitration under FAA

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that a ramp supervisor’s cargo loading duties qualified as engaging in commerce under the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”), exempting her from Arbitration under the FAA.

Ninth Circuit Finds Amazon Delivery Drivers Exempt from Arbitration

On August 19, 2020, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Amazon delivery drivers are transportation workers engaged in interstate commerce and thus exempt from the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”), even if they only make deliveries in one state.

California Federal Court Grants Preliminary Injunction of State Law Banning Mandatory Arbitration of Employment Disputes

In an initial victory for California employers, a California federal court granted a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the recently passed California Assembly Bill 51 (“AB 51”), which banned mandatory arbitration of employment disputes.

Dan ErnstCampbell Litigation, P.C.February 6, 2020FAA, Arbitration Agreements, Federal Arbitration Act, LegislationComment

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