In Minnesota, an employer may bring a motion to compel arbitration under either the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) or the Minnesota Arbitration Act (MAA). Courts apply a "summary-judgment-like standard" to motions to compel arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act ("FAA"), 9 U.S.C. § 4.Specifically, the court held that the motion to compel arbitration should be granted because the court lacked jurisdiction over the claims. In particular, people ask : (1) Can I file a motion to compel before any other "complaint" is filed; (2) What should I call my motion? A Toolkit of resources to help counsel submit an application to a US federal or state court requesting an order to compel or stay arbitration. (1) an order denying a motion to compel arbitration;. (2) an order granting a motion to stay arbitration;. Section 4 of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) allows you to file a Motion to Compel Arbitration even if the plaintiff hasn't filed a lawsuit against you. The U.S. Supreme Court recently expanded the circumstances under which a party may waive its right to demand arbitration. A Practice Note explaining how to request judicial assistance in Minnesota state court to compel or stay arbitration.