Learn about court-ordered arbitration and mediation, types of cases, process, and more. Many employers ask employees to sign arbitration agreements, in which they give up their right to sue in court over jobrelated issues.An arbitration hearing is an informal legal proceeding held before a neutral court official called an arbitrator. Employers seeking to avoid disputes in court with employees increasingly seek to use mandatory arbitration agreements. Contract and temporary employees are not eligible for consideration. Arbitration conducted thereunder.