An employer may set forth in the arbitration agreement which arbitration rules will govern employmentrelated disputes. Many employers ask employees to sign arbitration agreements, in which they give up their right to sue in court over jobrelated issues.Thus, where current employees (as opposed to new hires) are asked to sign an arbitration agreement, additional consideration may be required. Arbitration is a commonly used form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). While the Act does not discuss jury trial waivers, they may be a viable alternative dispute resolution option for employers. I singed a mutually binding arbitration agreement upon accepting a job offer. I want to decline the job offer now - will. Biglaw firms that employ mandatory arbitration agreements as a condition of employment are having a PR problem. Lewis upholding employment class action waivers. Arbitration hearings are limited to one hour, which means that each side has up to 30 minutes to testify and present witnesses and evidence.