Intro
What Qualifies as Mass Arbitration?
- Volume: Twenty-five or more similar arbitration demands are filed.
- Representation: Consistent or coordinated representation is present across all claims.
- Applicable Fee Schedule: The Employment/Workplace Fee Schedule or the Consumer Fee Schedule is used.
Extensive Experience: The AAA administers thousands of employment arbitrations each year and maintains a geographically diverse panel of arbitrators with substantial experience in employment law.
Streamlined Processes: The Mass Arbitration Supplementary Rules are designed to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and provide fair and effective resolutions.
Fee Transparency: Transparency is essential to helping both claimants and respondents make informed decisions at every stage. Our phased fee structure provides all parties with clear, detailed information right from the start.
Non-Profit Commitment: As a not-for-profit organization, the AAA is dedicated to providing economical services while maintaining impartiality and fairness.
A comprehensive spreadsheet containing each claimant’s information, including their address. Ensure all columns are completed and follow the sample format provided in the Rules, Forms, and Fees Library.
A signed affirmation confirming that the information provided for each case is accurate to the best of the representative’s knowledge. Download a sample affirmation in the Rules, Forms, and Fees Library.
A list of all representatives and counsel involved, including names, email addresses, and phone numbers for claimants’ and respondents’ representatives.
A separate Demand for Arbitration or Request for Mediation must be filed for each matter, with complete contact information for all parties and representatives. Ensure each document is saved with a unique identifier that corresponds to the case-filing spreadsheet. For example, if the unique identifier on the spreadsheet is 1, the demand should be named 1.pdf. Download the Demand for Arbitration or Request for Mediation from the Rules, Forms, and Fees Library.
Email MassArbitration@adr.org to request a secure ShareFile link for document uploads. The AAA’s ShareFile platform is the only accepted method for submissions.
- Complete the case-filing spreadsheet.
- Include a list of all representatives and counsel.
- Attach all relevant arbitration agreements or court orders.
- Include a signed affirmation for each case.
- Ensure all documents follow the case identifier format specified earlier.
Upload the required documents to the ShareFile link provided by the AAA and email your submission, along with a cover email, to MassArbitration@adr.org. A copy must also be sent to the opposing party.
Email: MassArbitration@ADR.org
Phone: 1-888-774-6904