FAIR Act of 2022

3/15/2023, 7:00 PM

Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act of 2022 or the FAIR Act of 2022

This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of an employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights dispute.

The FAIR Act of 2022, also known as Bill 117 HR 963, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address issues related to fair and equitable treatment of individuals in the workplace, specifically focusing on issues of discrimination and harassment.

The FAIR Act of 2022 aims to strengthen protections for employees who have experienced discrimination or harassment in the workplace. It seeks to hold employers accountable for creating a safe and inclusive work environment by implementing measures such as mandatory training on diversity and inclusion, as well as establishing clear procedures for reporting and addressing instances of discrimination or harassment.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase transparency and accountability in the workplace, such as requiring employers to report on their efforts to promote diversity and inclusion within their organizations. It also seeks to provide additional resources and support for individuals who have experienced discrimination or harassment, including access to legal assistance and counseling services. Overall, the FAIR Act of 2022 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to address issues of discrimination and harassment in the workplace and promote a more inclusive and equitable work environment for all individuals. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to protect the rights of employees and hold employers accountable for their actions.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 963

Introduced on
2021-02-11

# Amendments
2

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/21/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Failed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act of 2022 or the FAIR Act of 2022

This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of an employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights dispute.

The FAIR Act of 2022, also known as Bill 117 HR 963, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address issues related to fair and equitable treatment of individuals in the workplace, specifically focusing on issues of discrimination and harassment.

The FAIR Act of 2022 aims to strengthen protections for employees who have experienced discrimination or harassment in the workplace. It seeks to hold employers accountable for creating a safe and inclusive work environment by implementing measures such as mandatory training on diversity and inclusion, as well as establishing clear procedures for reporting and addressing instances of discrimination or harassment.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase transparency and accountability in the workplace, such as requiring employers to report on their efforts to promote diversity and inclusion within their organizations. It also seeks to provide additional resources and support for individuals who have experienced discrimination or harassment, including access to legal assistance and counseling services. Overall, the FAIR Act of 2022 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to address issues of discrimination and harassment in the workplace and promote a more inclusive and equitable work environment for all individuals. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to protect the rights of employees and hold employers accountable for their actions.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration.

Policy Areas
Law

Potential Impact
Age discrimination
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
Civil actions and liability
Competition and antitrust
Consumer credit
Disability and health-based discrimination
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Housing discrimination
Labor-management relations
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Voting rights

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Latest Summary4/1/2022

Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act of 2022 or the FAIR Act of 2022

This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of an employment, consumer, a...


Latest Action3/21/2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.