While you should consult with an attorney about specific provisions, here are some frequently asked questions about arbitration agreements. Many employers ask employees to sign arbitration agreements, in which they give up their right to sue in court over jobrelated issues.But does that mean that the employer must agree to arbitrate any and all disputes with its employee? Nothing in the FAA suggests that it does. In order to enforce an agreement to arbitrate, therefore, the employer must prove that a valid contract to arbitrate was created. Arbitration is a process wherein a dispute or allegation of misconduct is resolved outside of litigation. The majority of US employers now require new employees to sign a mandatory agreement to arbitrate any significant disputes that arise between them. Is an arbitration agreement something I'm supposed to find and fill out on my own? No, they definitely need to provide it. Agreement. b. The arbitrator shall have the power to determine the existence or validity of a contract of which an arbitration clause forms a part.