The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2013

The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2013 has been introduced: S. 878 and H.R. 1844.  The bill would invalidate forced pre-dispute binding arbitration that prevents access to the courthouse by consumers, employees and others.

The Fair Contracts Project at Citizen Works signed on to this letter from consumer groups. Senate Sponsor Al Franken’s (Minnesota) summary of what the bill does can be found here.