Congress restores workers' right to sue employers and join class actions
H.R. 9995 — Restoring Justice for Workers Act · Filed by Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) · 7 cosponsors · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill prohibits employers from forcing workers to sign agreements that waive their right to sue in court or join class-action lawsuits over workplace disputes. It bans predispute arbitration clauses entirely and allows postdispute arbitration only if workers voluntarily agree after a 45-day waiting period with full written disclosure. It also amends labor law to protect workers' right to engage in collective action and prohibits retaliation against workers who refuse to sign such agreements.
Why we flagged it
The bill's core mechanism is restoring workers' access to courts and collective remedies by invalidating forced arbitration and class-action waivers. This is a direct rights-restoration measure, not a regulatory carve-out or subsidy.
What the text implies
- Tolling of statutes of limitations during the 45-day waiting period may extend the effective filing window for claims, potentially increasing litigation volume against employers.
- The definition of 'worker' explicitly includes independent contractors, expanding coverage beyond traditional employees and potentially affecting gig economy and platform-based work arrangements.
The full analysis lists 5 implications of this text.
Who stands to gain
plaintiff employment attorneys; class-action litigation firms; workers' rights advocacy organizations