Law Practice,
Government
Sep. 24, 2021
Newsom signs bills on arbitrations, juvenile crime, warehouse workers
SB 762 requires arbitrators to provide invoices that clearly lay out costs, fees and due dates. In a news release late Wednesday, he said the new law will prevent employers and vendors from stalling arbitration proceedings.
A state senator and assemblywoman have fought for years to protect workers from mandatory arbitration agreements. As each nears the end of their time in office, these veteran lawyer-legislators may finally claim victories, barring appeals.
Among the 32 bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed late Wednesday was SB 762 by Sen. Bob Wieckowski, D-Fremont. Wieckowski, a bankruptcy attorney, terms out late next year.
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