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Mandatory arbitration is out for major defense contractors
December 24, 2009 by Ross Runkel at LawMemo
Section 8116 of the Defense Appropriations Act signed by the President on December 21 requires major defense contractors and subcontractors to agree not to enter into or enforce agreements with employees or subcontractors that require arbitration of:
"any claim under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or any tort related to or arising out of sexual assault or harassment, including assault and battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, false imprisonment, or negligent hiring, supervision, or retention."
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