
Senate poised to pass sweeping overhaul of workplace sexual misconduct law
CNN
The Senate is poised to pass one of the largest workplace reforms in decades, freeing victims of sexual harassment and sexual assault to seek justice in court when they had previously been bound to a closed, often-secretive legal proceeding commonly used in these types of cases by employers.
The legislation ends the use of forced arbitration clauses for sexual harassment and assault claims. According to lawmakers, more than 60 million Americans are subjected to these provisions in employment contracts.
Earlier this week, the bill was approved by an overwhelming bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives, by 335-97, and it's expected to clear the upper chamber as soon as Thursday. It will then head to President Joe Biden's desk for his signature, and the White House has expressed full support for the measure.

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