AAA Employment Arbitration Rules, Forms & Fee Schedule
The American Arbitration Association® (AAA®) provides the official AAA Employment/Workplace Arbitration Rules to guide fair and efficient workplace dispute resolution. These rules outline filing requirements and procedures as well as the general case process.
You can also access the latest AAA Employment/Workplace Fee Schedule, filing forms, and mediation guidelines for workplace disputes. Understanding the rules and processes involved helps employers and employees plan for arbitration or mediation proceedings.
Access the most current files below. For older versions, refer to our Archives.
Employment/Workplace Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures
Employment Demand for Arbitration
Submission to Dispute Resolution
Request for Mediation
New York State Workers' Compensation Request for Reimbursement
Request for Workplace Investigator Select: List Only
Affidavit for Waiver of Fees - Individual
Affidavit For Waiver of Fees - For Use By California Consumers Only
Affidavit for Waiver of Fees - For Use By Small Businesses Only
Employment/Workplace Fee Schedule Costs of Arbitration
Download AAA Employment Arbitration Rules
The AAA Employment/Workplace Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures detail the key stages in these workplace dispute processes, including how to file claims, the arbitration appointment process, and the hearing and award. Access current and archived versions to understand procedural steps and responsibilities.
Download AAA Employment Arbitration Forms
The official forms for initiating employment—and workplace—related arbitration or mediation are available here. These forms align with the AAA Employment/Workplace Rules, to help parties comply with the filing requirements under the rules.
Download AAA Employment Fees Schedule
The AAA Employment/Workplace Fee Schedule – Costs of Arbitration sets out the filing and other administrative fees, as well as other potential charges. It also covers employment mediation fees for both employers and employees.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
What are the AAA Employment/Workplace Arbitration Rules?
These rules provide the AAA’s framework for resolving workplace and work-related disputes through arbitration. They address key steps in the process, including case filing requirements and procedures, arbitrator appointment and authority, information exchange, hearings, and awards, with an emphasis on fairness, transparency, and efficiency.
Who pays for employment arbitration — employer or employee?
The AAA Employment/Workplace Fee Schedule outlines the parties’ respective payment obligations. The AAA limits the employees’ costs, with employees who file an arbitration case responsible for paying a capped filing fee, unless the applicable arbitration clause provides that the employer will pay all of the arbitration fee, in which case the employee will pay no fee at all. The employer pays the remaining administrative fees and all arbitrator compensation in employment cases, unless the parties agree otherwise post-dispute.
What is included in the AAA Employment/Workplace Fee Schedule?
The schedule provides a breakdown of filing fees, case management fees, and other possible charges, as well as addresses neutral compensation for both arbitration and mediation.
How often are AAA Employment/Workplace Arbitration Rules updated?
The AAA periodically updates its rules to reflect legal changes and best practices. Older versions remain available in the archived section for reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
What are the AAA Employment/Workplace Arbitration Rules?
These rules provide the AAA’s framework for resolving workplace and work-related disputes through arbitration. They address key steps in the process, including case filing requirements and procedures, arbitrator appointment and authority, information exchange, hearings, and awards, with an emphasis on fairness, transparency, and efficiency.
Who pays for employment arbitration — employer or employee?
The AAA Employment/Workplace Fee Schedule outlines the parties’ respective payment obligations. The AAA limits the employees’ costs, with employees who file an arbitration case responsible for paying a capped filing fee, unless the applicable arbitration clause provides that the employer will pay all of the arbitration fee, in which case the employee will pay no fee at all. The employer pays the remaining administrative fees and all arbitrator compensation in employment cases, unless the parties agree otherwise post-dispute.
What is included in the AAA Employment/Workplace Fee Schedule?
The schedule provides a breakdown of filing fees, case management fees, and other possible charges, as well as addresses neutral compensation for both arbitration and mediation.
How often are AAA Employment/Workplace Arbitration Rules updated?
The AAA periodically updates its rules to reflect legal changes and best practices. Older versions remain available in the archived section for reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
What are the AAA Employment/Workplace Arbitration Rules?
These rules provide the AAA’s framework for resolving workplace and work-related disputes through arbitration. They address key steps in the process, including case filing requirements and procedures, arbitrator appointment and authority, information exchange, hearings, and awards, with an emphasis on fairness, transparency, and efficiency.
Who pays for employment arbitration — employer or employee?
The AAA Employment/Workplace Fee Schedule outlines the parties’ respective payment obligations. The AAA limits the employees’ costs, with employees who file an arbitration case responsible for paying a capped filing fee, unless the applicable arbitration clause provides that the employer will pay all of the arbitration fee, in which case the employee will pay no fee at all. The employer pays the remaining administrative fees and all arbitrator compensation in employment cases, unless the parties agree otherwise post-dispute.
What is included in the AAA Employment/Workplace Fee Schedule?
The schedule provides a breakdown of filing fees, case management fees, and other possible charges, as well as addresses neutral compensation for both arbitration and mediation.
How often are AAA Employment/Workplace Arbitration Rules updated?
The AAA periodically updates its rules to reflect legal changes and best practices. Older versions remain available in the archived section for reference.