Justice
Sorry: You Still Can't Sue Your Employer
From Applebee's to Uber, employers require workers to waive their rights to class-action lawsuits—but there's something cities can do to help them.
On Monday, a federal consumer watchdog agency announced a new rule that prohibits companies from adding clauses to consumer contracts that force them to arbitrate disputes. The move by the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ensures the right of customers to pursue class-action lawsuits against banks, mobile providers, and other corporations, a win for consumers who have been locked out of court by clauses buried deep in the fine print.
However, it’s a victory that extends to consumers only—not to the people working for those companies who also find themselves under the thumb.