Employment agreements often include an arbitration clause in which an employer and an employee agree to resolve their disputes before a private arbitrator. This article will explore the use of arbitration agreements in California employment law cases and the implications for both employers and employees.Drafting an enforceable arbitration agreement in California demands a nuanced understanding of both statespecific and federal laws. AB 51, which went into effect in 2020, prohibited California employers from requiring that an employee sign an arbitration agreement. Fill out and sign the enclosed REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION OF A FEE DISPUTE. As of 2020, job applicants and employees in California cannot be required to sign arbitration agreements as a condition of being hired or retained as employees. RULE 409 - ARBITRATION OR ALTERNATIVE TRIAL (AMENDED, EFF. JANUARY 1, 2017.) RULE 410 - MANDATORY SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE (MSC). California Court Finds Employment Arbitration Agreement Unconscionable. However, recent California laws have changed how arbitration clauses are treated.