Arbitration agreements can come in many forms. They can be incorporated in an employee handbook (to which you acknowledge receipt).In the event a grievance cannot be resolved, some labor contracts allow for arbitration to settle the grievance. A forced arbitration agreement in which employees waived their right to participate in collective legal claims constituted an unfair labor practice. Your employer is likely to ask you to sign employment arbitration papers because they want to save money on court proceedings. The arbitration of claims can take several different forms in Pennsylvania, but can be generally categorized as either compulsory judicial arbitration. JAMS Philadelphia Mediation, Arbitration and ADR Services. 1717 Arch Street, Suite 3810, Philadelphia, PA 19103. 215-246-9494. Asking new employees to sign an arbitration clause is a growing trend. The U.S. Supreme Court has held that agreements requiring employees to arbitrate employment-related claims are ok.