Fill out and sign the enclosed REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION OF A FEE DISPUTE. Our attorney-drafted arbitration agreement template helps settle a dispute without the hassle of court proceedings.Simplify the dispute resolution. This article will explore the use of arbitration agreements in California employment law cases and the implications for both employers and employees. An arbitration agreement is used when a dispute arises between two parties that cannot be resolved through mutual negotiation. Employment agreements often include an arbitration clause in which an employer and an employee agree to resolve their disputes before a private arbitrator. RULE 409 - ARBITRATION OR ALTERNATIVE TRIAL (AMENDED, EFF. JANUARY 1, 2017.) RULE 410 - MANDATORY SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE (MSC). These alternatives to a lawsuit are known as alternative dispute resolution (ADR). The most common forms of ADR are mediation, arbitration, and case evaluation.