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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Oct 17, 2000
Consumer and Employee Arbitration Bill of Rights - Amends Federal arbitration law to require an arbitration clause in a consumer or employment contract to: (1) have a printed heading in bold, capital letters; (2) explicitly state whether participation in arbitration is mandatory or optional; (3) identify a source that a consumer can contact for additional information concerning the arbitration process; and (4) provide notice that all parties retain the right to resolve a dispute in a small claims court for a claim of less than $50,000.Entitles each party under arbitration to: (1) competence and neutrality of the arbitrator and the administrative process; (2) representation by an attorney and a fair arbitration hearing; (3) the right to present evidence, cross examine witnesses, and obtain a record of the proceedings; and (4) timely resolution, with a written explanation.
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Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL] · R–AL
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10626-10627)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1064-10626)
Introduced in Senate
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