The Senate on Thursday passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, which has been colloquially dubbed the “#MeToo” bill, and has sent it to President Joe Biden’s desk for signature. The bill would make significant changes to arbitration for victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the workplace, which proponents of the Ending Forced Arbitration Act say has historically been weighted in the favor of employers. It has been called the “#MeToo” bill due to its origin as a response to the “#MeToo” phenomenon, which spread rapidly online as sexual assault and harassment victims—particularly in Hollywood—disclosed details about the sexual abuses they had suffered at the hands of the ultra-rich and powerful, like Harvey Weinstein. The legislation is uncharacteristically concise for the 117th Congress, coming in at around one or two pages. Its scope is extremely narrow, touching only on reforming the sexual abuse response …
Senate Passes ‘#MeToo’ Sexual Assault Arbitration Bill, Sending It To Biden
February 10, 2022
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