Bill117th CongressFiled May 12, 2022Labor and Employment
S. 4219
Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act of 2022
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 12, 2022)
Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act of 2022
This bill prohibits employers from including certain mandatory arbitration clauses, class action waivers, representation waivers, or discretionary clauses in employee benefit plans. It also prohibits these provisions from being enforced with respect to claims brought by plan participants or beneficiaries.
What just happenedMay 12, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN](D-MN)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 12, 2022
- May 12, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - May 12, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate