The Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act would prohibit companies from requiring workers, consumers, and others to sign agreements that force them to arbitrate future employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights disputes instead of going to court. The bill also bars "class action waivers" that prevent individuals from joining together in lawsuits or collective actions against businesses. The legislation would apply to disputes in employment, consumer transactions, antitrust violations, and civil rights matters (including discrimination claims), and it takes effect immediately upon enactment for any disputes that arise after that date. Courts, not arbitrators, would determine whether the law applies to specific cases. The bill preserves the right to use arbitration voluntarily after a dispute has already occurred and includes a limited exception for collective bargaining agreements between employers and unions, though workers could still pursue court claims for constitutional or statutory rights violations.
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