Authorizes the use of arbitration to settle a dispute, notwithstanding an employment contract that provides for the use of arbitration to resolve a controversy arising out of or relating to the employment relationship, only if: (1) the employer or employee submits a written request after the dispute arises to the other party to use arbitration; and (2) the other party consents in writing within 60 days after receipt of the request.
Prohibits an employer subject to Federal arbitration provisions from requiring an employee to arbitrate a dispute as a condition of employment.
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Mar 6, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.