Courts Expand Allowable Claims Under #MeToo Arbitration Law

Lawyer Laura Salerno Owens is interviewed by Bloomberg Law about the growing body of federal court rulings that allow workers to bypass arbitration with non-sexual harassment claims that are intertwined with allegations of sexual misconduct in lawsuits.

"The developing EFAA case law warns companies to prioritize implementing effective anti-harassment training programs and act proactively to prevent liabilities by fostering a workplace environment," said Laura Salernon Owens, a shareholder at Markowitz Herbold PC who has represented both workers and employers on workplace disputes. 

This article was published by Bloomberg Law on September 17, 2025.