Restoring Justice for Workers Act

HR 8691, the Restoring Justice for Workers Act, prohibits employers from requiring workers to sign arbitration agreements before any dispute arises (predispute agreements) or retaliating against workers who refuse them. It also sets strict requirements for postdispute arbitration agreements, mandating written consent after a 45-day waiting period, clear disclosure of workers' rights, and proof the agreement wasn't forced. The bill directly affects all workers (including independent contractors) and employers covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act, ensuring collective claims and concerted activity cannot be barred through forced arbitration. Key provisions make predispute arbitration agreements void and require voluntary, informed postdispute agreements with specific safeguards.