NEW MEXICO’S ATTORNEY GENERAL HAS ADDED HIS NAME TO A BIPARTISAN GROUP OF 56 STATES AND TERRITORIES PUSHING CONGRESS TO END THE SECRET, FORCED ARBITRATION THAT OFTEN IS USED IN CASES OF ALLEGED SEXUAL HARASSMENT ON THE JOB.
IN A LETTER SENT TO LEADERS IN THE U-S HOUSE AND SENATE ON MONDAY, THE ATTORNEYS GENERAL ASK CONGRESS TO PASS A BILL TO ENSURE VICTIMS HAVE A RIGHT TO THEIR DAY IN COURT. WORKERS WHO FILE COMPLAINTS ARE OFTEN MADE TO SIGN CONTRACTS WITH AGREEMENTS THAT REQUIRE SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAIMS TO BE RESOLVED IN PRIVATE ARBITRATION. THESE TYPICALLY PROTECT SERIAL VIOLATORS BUT DON’T PROVIDE VICTIMS WITH SUFFICIENT RELIEF.
