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The Federal Reserve building is seen before the Federal Reserve board is expected to signal plans to raise interest rates in March as it focuses on fighting inflation in Washington, U.S., January 26, 2022. Photo by Joshua Roberts/REUTERS

Nation Feb 10

News Wrap: Inflation rises to highest level in 40 years

Politics Feb 10

Former Fox News Anchor, Gretchen Carlson, Senators Gillibrand and Schumer celebrate the passage of Forced Arbitration of S...
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What ending forced arbitration for sexual assault claims could mean for survivors

A major bipartisan law to empower victims of sexual harassment and assault cleared the Senate Thursday and heads to President Biden's desk for a signature. It's the most significant #MeToo legislation to pass in Congress since the movement began. Lisa…

By Lisa Desjardins, Tess Conciatori

Politics Feb 10

WATCH: Senators speak after vote to end forced arbitration in sexual assault, harassment cases

The Senate has passed legislation barring contracts that force people to settle sexual assault or harassment cases through arbitration rather than in court, a process that often benefits employers and keeps misconduct allegations from becoming public.

By Associated Press

Politics May 21

Light from the setting sun shines on the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. Photo by Joshua Roberts/Reuters
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Supreme Court delivers blow to workers’ rights, making it more difficult to sue employers

In its latest major ruling affecting corporate America, the Supreme Court split 5-4 in upholding the practice of arbitration, a blow for workers' ability to take collective legal action against their employers. Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal joins…

Politics May 21

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A divided Supreme Court upholds forced arbitration agreements, a win for businesses

The Supreme Court says employers can prohibit their workers from banding together to complain about pay and conditions in the workplace.

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Feb 08

Analysis: How an Uber employee’s #MeToo story could shape an employee rights case at the Supreme Court

By Marcia Coyle

Employees, usually as a condition of employment, sign employment contracts containing arbitration agreements. The Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether they violate federal labor laws.

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Oct 25

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Banks and credit card companies just scored a big win. What does it mean for consumers?

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The Senate overturned a rule on Tuesday that would allow consumers to bring class action suits against banks and credit card companies, ending a long-brewing battle over the use of arbitration clauses by financial institutions. William Brangham talks to Elizabeth…

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