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.

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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Timeline

1. 8 February 1999

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 8 February 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 8 February 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 25 February 1999

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 8 February 1999 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 8 February 1999

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 8 February 1999

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 8 February 1999

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Sponsors

• Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] · D · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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