House Bill 7740
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act of 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 12, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7740
Congress
117
Policy Area
Labor and Employment
Labor and Employment
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting hiring and composition of the workforce, wages and benefits, labor-management relations; occupational safety, personnel management, unemployment compensation. Measures concerning public-sector employment may fall under Government Operations and Politics policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
May 12, 2022
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05/12/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
05/12/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 30, 2023 6:45:18 PM