Accordingly, unless the parties' contract limits the period in which arbitration can be demanded, no statute of limitations applies.10. A Practice Note explaining how to request judicial assistance in Florida state court to compel or stay arbitration.(3) If an arbitrator orders a hearing, the arbitrator shall set a time and place and give notice of the hearing not less than 5 days before the hearing begins. Phillips opinion, ruled that arbitration is not a "civil action or proceeding" as that phrase is used in the Florida statute of limitations. It seems like a deceivingly simple question as most attorneys assume statutes of limitations apply to all proceedings, despite the forum. Breach of contract claims benefit from a relatively long statute of limitations. Following the filing of a charge, the Commission has 180 days to complete its investigation of the alleged discriminatory act. 44.107 Immunity for arbitrators, mediators, and mediator trainees. 44.108 Funding of mediation and arbitration. 2d 742 (2011) ā The Federal.