Contact: Laura M. Flegel
Legislative & Public Policy Director
(202) 898-2880, ext. 115
lflegel@nelahq.org
House Passes The FAIR Act To End Forced Arbitration
Time For The Senate To Act!
NELA applauds the passage of the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR Act) today in the U.S. House of Representatives. We thank Representative Hank Johnson (D-GA) who introduced the bill in the House and has been a steadfast leader in this fight. Passage of the FAIR Act in the House is a major milestone that brings us closer than ever before to ending the insidious and pervasive corporate practice of forcing workers and consumers to waive their rights to go to court when they are victims of corporate wrongdoing.
This is a huge victory for working people who, increasingly, have been subject to the whims of corporate employers with no recourse for illegal treatment. Forced arbitration was invented by corporations to shield themselves from accountability for illegal treatment of their employees. As plaintiffs’ employment lawyers, we believe the best way for corporations to protect themselves from liability is to invest in and prioritize compliance with the law and fair treatment of workers.
NELA has been a leader in the fight to … Read More