Uber Technologies Inc. is taking steps to make it easier for survivors of sexual harassment and assault to come forward and make their voices heard.

The San Francisco-based ride-hailing company announced Tuesday morning it would eliminate the requirement of arbitration clauses for any employee, driver or rider who says they have experienced sexual harassment or assault. And it will not require any survivors to sign on to nondisclosure agreements if they wish to speak out about their claims.

“As we look at ways to improve the safety of the Uber platform, you really can't do everything to enhance the safety without dealing with sexual harassment and assault,” Uber chief legal officer Tony West said in an interview with Corporate Counsel before the announcement.