Majority of Americans Oppose Mandatory Arbitration
A majority of Americans oppose forced arbitration accoding to a recent survey. See HR Lawyer post. In a nationwide survey of 800 citizens, 59% opposed forced arbitration clauses in employment and consumer contracts. 59% support the Arbitration Fairness Act, a proposed statute in Congress. Support crosses political and gender boundaries. Even after voters hear arguments pro and con, only one-third support mandatory arbitration.
