Carlson was joined by four survivors who testified on Capitol Hill in support of the bill, as well as the four lawmakers who helped shepherd the bill to passage in the House and Senate.
The legislation ends the use of forced arbitration clauses specifically for sexual harassment and sexual assault claims, allowing victims the option of bringing up the dispute in federal, tribal or state court. It will also apply retroactively to previously resolved cases unless the cases are pending.
More than 60 million workers are subject to mandatory arbitration clauses in the workplace, according to a White House official, often without realizing it until they come forward to bring a claim against their employer. “It’s going to help companies get on the right side of history and be more transparent. But I believe it’s also going to stop the bad behavior, because now everyone will know that women’s voices can be heard,” she continued.
“By the way, Lindsey used to be a really close friend,” Biden said after casting a sideways glance at the South Carolina Republican. “I’m gonna work on it again.”
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