New York bill forces employers to pay arbitration fees

Amends provisions of law governing arbitration proceedings; specifies fees and expenses with regard to employment or consumer arbitration proceedings; directs certain sanctions on a party which breaches an arbitration agreement.

Introduced· 2025-01-27

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If passed, the bill would let workers and consumers force the other side to pay arbitration fees or go to court if fees aren’t paid.

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Citizens could avoid being stuck in costly arbitration when a company dodges payment, and could recover their legal costs, making it fairer for everyday people.

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The facts

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The bill adds rules for who must pay arbitration fees.
If fees aren’t paid in 30 days, the party can lose the right to force arbitration.
Workers or consumers can withdraw to court and get their fees back.
Courts may impose monetary and other sanctions on the party that breaches.
Arbitration providers must send detailed invoices to all parties.