Our federal legislative victories
“This is among the largest workplace reforms certainly in our lifetime.”
— Sen. Kirsten Gllibrand (D-NY)
The Ending Forced Arbitration for Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act
Passed by both houses of Congress with overwhelming bipartisan support, President Biden signed it into law in March, 2022, eradicating forced arbitration in cases of sexual misconduct.
The Speak Out Act
Passed by both houses of Congress with overwhelming bipartisan support, President Biden signed it into law by in December, 2022. It bans pre-dispute non-disclosure and non-disparagement agreements for sexual assault and harassment.
“This legislation gives us a choice. We can protect rapists, predators, perverts in the workplace, or we can give voice to survivors and the most vulnerable among us”
— Rep. Ken Buck (R-C)
While we are proud of what we have accomplished, there is much more work to be done.
June 14, 2023
The Protecting Older Americans Act, which would prevent employers from forcing workers into arbitration for age discrimination claims, is introduced in the Senate.
"Gretchen, thank you very much… You went from speaking to millions to speaking for millions and speaking for a movement.”
— President Joe Biden