Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act

The Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act proposes to limit the use of mandatory arbitration clauses in contracts. Currently, many companies include language in employment agreements and consumer terms of service that requires disputes to be settled through private arbitration rather than in a public court of law. This bill would make such pre-dispute agreements unenforceable if they involve employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights matters.

If enacted, the bill would allow individuals to choose whether to take a legal claim to court or use arbitration after a dispute arises, rather than being locked into arbitration before any issue occurs. This change would apply to a wide range of everyday interactions, such as signing a job contract, opening a bank account, or purchasing a cell phone plan. By ensuring access to the court system, the bill aims to provide citizens with more options for seeking legal remedies and public transparency in legal proceedings.