Restoring Justice for Workers Act
To prohibit forced arbitration in work disputes, and for other purposes.
The Restoring Justice for Workers Act aims to prevent employers from requiring employees to use forced arbitration to settle workplace disputes. Instead, it would allow workers to take their cases to court or to a labor arbitration panel. This change would help workers who feel they have been wronged at work, such as those facing discrimination or wage theft, to seek justice more easily.
This bill would affect employees across various industries who are currently bound by forced arbitration clauses in their employment contracts. It would give them the right to pursue legal action in a court of law, rather than being limited to arbitration, which some critics argue is biased against workers. The bill seeks to level the playing field in workplace disputes, ensuring that workers have fair and accessible avenues for seeking justice.
HB9995 was introduced on July 30, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Education and Workforce. These committees will review the bill and decide on its next steps, including whether to hold hearings or vote on sending it to the full House for debate. The bill is currently in its initial stages of consideration.
