EMPLOYMENT ARBITRATION AGREEMENT

This Agreement is made between [COMPANY NAME] ("Company") and [EMPLOYEE NAME] ("Employee") effective [DATE].

1. Agreement to Arbitrate

The Company and Employee agree to resolve covered disputes through final and binding arbitration, instead of court, except as prohibited by law.

2. Covered Claims

Covered claims include all employment-related disputes, including claims for discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, and breach of contract.

3. Exclusions

Claims for workers' compensation, unemployment benefits, or claims that cannot be arbitrated by law are excluded.

4. Procedures

Arbitration will be administered by [ARBITRATION PROVIDER] under its employment rules. The arbitrator may award all remedies available in court.

5. Costs and Fees

The Company will pay arbitration fees as required by law or arbitration rules. Each party bears its own attorney fees unless a fee-shifting law applies.

6. Jury Trial Waiver

By signing, the parties waive the right to a jury trial for covered claims.

7. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act and the laws of [STATE].

Employee Name: [NAME]
Signature: ______________________________
Date: [DATE]