On Saturday, December 19, President Obama signed the spending bill — which included the Franken Amendment — into law. The Franken Amendment prohibits the award of DOD funds to any Federal contractor that forces its employees or independent contractors to submit to pre-dispute binding arbitration of Title VII and sexual-assault tort claims.
In celebrating this momentous occasion, the Fair Arbitration NOW Coalition specifically recognized NELA’s valuable contribution to the passage of the Franken Amendment. NELA Legislative & Public Policy Director Donna Lenhoff was joined by hundreds of NELA members across the country who responded to our call to action. For more information about the Franken Amendment click:
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Happy holidays to all and thank you for Working for Change!