That the dispute arises out of an individually-negotiated employment agreement, the filing fee for a counterclaim will be charged in accordance with the fee. If the agreement is valid and enforceable, then the employer can get an order compelling arbitration rather than litigating in court.A forced arbitration agreement in which employees waived their right to participate in collective legal claims constituted an unfair labor practice. The Fee Arbitration program is a service to the general public and lawyers of Georgia. It is illegal for employers to deny equal opportunities to employees or job applicants based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or age. Many employers ask employees to sign arbitration agreements, in which they give up their right to sue in court over jobrelated issues. An employer cannot force an employee to sign an arbitration agreement, it must be signed willingly. 1960) (enforcing an arbitration agreement in a contract of employment); Ga. Code Ann. Regarding arbitration, I own a construction company in Georgia with an arbitration clause in my contracts. My job at risk in the future if I don't sign.