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U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said Wednesday that it’s time to put an end to forced arbitration, which requires employees to waive their right to sue their employers in court over age discrimination.

During a hearing in Washington on protecting seniors in the workforce, the New York Democrat said those who face age discrimination should be able to have their day in court.

“Victims of age discrimination often can't seek justice or accountability in court because of a forced arbitration clause that they signed when they were hired,” Gillibrand said. “It traps those who experience workplace discrimination in a system that advantages their employer, preventing them from seeking information that could prove their case.”

She said the Protecting Older Americans Act would allow those w

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