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The Stall Arbitration Bill
Companies that stall arbitration fees will face you in court
ARBITRATION-VARIOUS
Good for everyday people ·
If a company forces you into arbitration but fails to pay the fees on time, this bill lets you skip their private system and sue them in regular court.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Many companies hide behind forced arbitration clauses to avoid lawsuits. They force you into a private system, and then they stall the process by refusing to pay the private judges. This bill flips the script. If a company drags its feet on paying the fees, they lose their special shield. You get your right to a real courtroom back, and the company gets hit with penalties. It is a massive win for ordinary people trying to hold powerful corporations accountable.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Applies to workers and consumers who are forced into arbitration by a company.
- Excludes workers who are already protected by a union contract.
- Gives companies exactly 30 days to pay their share of the private dispute fees.
- Allows you to take the company to a real court if they pay late.
- Makes it illegal for a contract to punish you for hiring a lawyer.
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