AAA Mass Arbitration Supplementary Rules, Forms & Fee Schedule
The American Arbitration Association® (AAA®) provides the official AAA Mass Arbitration Rules, Forms, and Fee Schedule to guide fair and efficient dispute resolution. These documents provide parties with an efficient and economical path toward the resolution of multiple individual disputes.
Explore the Mass Arbitration Supplementary Rules and the relevant fee schedule to understand the procedures and costs specific to mass arbitrations, which operate alongside the applicable AAA arbitration rules.
Access the most current files below. For older versions, refer to our Archives.
Mass Arbitration Supplementary Rules
Consumer Demand for Arbitration Form
Employment Demand for Arbitration
Request for Mediation
Consumer Case-filing Spreadsheet
Sample Affirmation
Consumer Mass Arbitration and Mediation Costs of Arbitration and Mediation
Employment/Workplace Mass Arbitration Costs of Arbitration and Mediation
Non-Consumer/Non-Employment Mass Arbitration and Mediation Fee Schedule
Download AAA Mass Arbitration Rules
The Mass Arbitration Supplementary Rules help to streamline the administration of large volume filings involving the same or related party, parties, and party representative(s). These rules detail filing requirements, the appointment of the Process and Merit Arbitrators, and other procedures specific to mass arbitration proceedings. These supplementary rules apply to mass arbitrations along with the applicable underlying AAA rules.
Download AAA Mass Arbitration Forms
Access official AAA forms related to the filing and administration of high-volume individual, related arbitration cases.
Download AAA Mass Arbitration Fee Schedule
These fee schedules outline administrative fees, other potential charges, and arbitrator and mediator compensation. Designed to promote transparency and consistency, these schedules help parties understand the costs associated with mass arbitration proceedings. View current and archived fee schedules for the applicable practice area.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
What are the AAA Mass Arbitration Supplementary Rules?
These rules establish procedures for administering mass arbitrations involving large numbers of individually filed related cases. They address matters such as filing requirements, administrative review, the appointment of Process and Merit Arbitrators, and other procedures unique to mass arbitration proceedings. Because these rules supplement—not replace—the applicable AAA arbitration rules, parties should also consult the underlying Consumer, Employment, Commercial, or other AAA rules governing their dispute.
How can I download the latest AAA Mass Arbitration Rules?
You can download the latest Mass Arbitration Rules in PDF format directly from this page under the “Rules” section.
How are costs managed in mass arbitration?
Mass Arbitration costs vary by practice area, with separate fee schedules for consumer, employment/workplace, and non-consumer and non-employment/workplace arbitration cases. Consult the applicable fee schedule to determine current fees for your case.
Across all practice areas, mass arbitration proceedings are structured to promote efficiency, control costs, and manage high volumes of similar cases.
Who can file a mass arbitration case with the AAA?
Consumers, employees, businesses, or individuals can initiate a mass arbitration case with the AAA, usually through their counsel. Mass arbitration generally involves a large number of parties filing similar arbitration demands against the same company or organization.
The Mass Arbitration Supplementary Rules apply to consumer mass arbitration, employment/workplace mass arbitration, and non-consumer and non-employment/workplace mass arbitration cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
What are the AAA Mass Arbitration Supplementary Rules?
These rules establish procedures for administering mass arbitrations involving large numbers of individually filed related cases. They address matters such as filing requirements, administrative review, the appointment of Process and Merit Arbitrators, and other procedures unique to mass arbitration proceedings. Because these rules supplement—not replace—the applicable AAA arbitration rules, parties should also consult the underlying Consumer, Employment, Commercial, or other AAA rules governing their dispute.
How can I download the latest AAA Mass Arbitration Rules?
You can download the latest Mass Arbitration Rules in PDF format directly from this page under the “Rules” section.
How are costs managed in mass arbitration?
Mass Arbitration costs vary by practice area, with separate fee schedules for consumer, employment/workplace, and non-consumer and non-employment/workplace arbitration cases. Consult the applicable fee schedule to determine current fees for your case.
Across all practice areas, mass arbitration proceedings are structured to promote efficiency, control costs, and manage high volumes of similar cases.
Who can file a mass arbitration case with the AAA?
Consumers, employees, businesses, or individuals can initiate a mass arbitration case with the AAA, usually through their counsel. Mass arbitration generally involves a large number of parties filing similar arbitration demands against the same company or organization.
The Mass Arbitration Supplementary Rules apply to consumer mass arbitration, employment/workplace mass arbitration, and non-consumer and non-employment/workplace mass arbitration cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
What are the AAA Mass Arbitration Supplementary Rules?
These rules establish procedures for administering mass arbitrations involving large numbers of individually filed related cases. They address matters such as filing requirements, administrative review, the appointment of Process and Merit Arbitrators, and other procedures unique to mass arbitration proceedings. Because these rules supplement—not replace—the applicable AAA arbitration rules, parties should also consult the underlying Consumer, Employment, Commercial, or other AAA rules governing their dispute.
How can I download the latest AAA Mass Arbitration Rules?
You can download the latest Mass Arbitration Rules in PDF format directly from this page under the “Rules” section.
How are costs managed in mass arbitration?
Mass Arbitration costs vary by practice area, with separate fee schedules for consumer, employment/workplace, and non-consumer and non-employment/workplace arbitration cases. Consult the applicable fee schedule to determine current fees for your case.
Across all practice areas, mass arbitration proceedings are structured to promote efficiency, control costs, and manage high volumes of similar cases.
Who can file a mass arbitration case with the AAA?
Consumers, employees, businesses, or individuals can initiate a mass arbitration case with the AAA, usually through their counsel. Mass arbitration generally involves a large number of parties filing similar arbitration demands against the same company or organization.
The Mass Arbitration Supplementary Rules apply to consumer mass arbitration, employment/workplace mass arbitration, and non-consumer and non-employment/workplace mass arbitration cases.