Uber Changes Its Sexual Assault Policy

NEW YORK (CBS) – Uber is announcing a major policy change on how it handles sexual assault and harassment cases, ending the practice of mandatory arbitration starting today. The ride-hailing giant had forced accusers to mediate their claims in secret. Now those who agree to settlements will not be required to sign confidentiality agreements.
Tony West, Uber’s chief legal officer and former associate attorney general during the Obama administration,  said the decision for su