To amend title 9, United States Code, to allow employees the right to accept or reject the use of arbitration to resolve an employment controversy.

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Introduced

5 February 2003

Last action

6 March 2003 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.

Summary

Authorizes the use of arbitration to settle a dispute, notwithstanding an employment contract that provides for the use of arbitration to resolve a controversy arising out of or relating to the employment relationship, only if: (1) the employer or employee submits a written request after the dispute arises to the other party to use arbitration; and (2) the other party consents in writing within 60 days after receipt of the request. Prohibits an employer subject to Federal arbitration provisions from requiring an employee to arbitrate a dispute as a condition of employment.

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5 February 2003
Introduced
Introduced in House
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5 February 2003
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
5 February 2003
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
6 March 2003
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/540
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