If a contract contains an arbitration clause, the language of the clause will typically set out the process for beginning arbitration. Arbitration is a process for settling disputes related to the contract.Many contracts contain a mandatory arbitration clause. Under Maryland law, arbitration provisions in employment contracts are enforceable, as long as they comply with Maryland contract law principles. Drafting an arbitration clause requires specific knowledge of contract law and knowledge of the judicial process for settling disputes. Maryland has a special law, the Maryland Uniform Arbitration Act (MUAA), that dictates how arbitration clauses can be used in the state. The scope and enforcement of dispute arbitration will depend on how broad the arbitration clause in the contract is worded.