AirBnB Permits Suits by Sexual Assault Survivors & Encourages Hospitality Industry to do so too

What is happening? AirBnB is changing its terms of service to now allow survivors of sexual assaults to sue the platform.

Why is this important? From AirBnB:  “We believe that survivors should be able to bring claims in whatever forum is best for them. We encourage our industry peers within the travel and hospitality space to consider taking similar steps for their respective communities.”

How will this be important? Shines light on the impact of #metoo that highlighted the impact of forced arbitration in corporate America to silence sexual assault survivors. Microsoft Corp., Google and Facebook Inc., removed binding arbitration in sexual assault and sexual harassment claims filed by employees. Uber Technologies Inc. updated its terms of service to eliminate forced arbitration for passengers and drivers.

The Detroit News | Airbnb says it will allow sexual-assault victims to sue company