As a general rule, only strong evidence of duress or fraud are sufficient to invalidate an arbitration clause.
Ask them if they will allow you to sign the contract without the arbitration clause. If they say yes, then take advantage of this, and opt out of the arbitration clause. One step you can take, is simply, to take your pen and cross out all of the languages that mention arbitration.
Under California law, you cannot be fired solely for refusing to sign an arbitration agreement. The California Labor Code provides strong protections for employees, ensuring that refusal to sign an arbitration agreement cannot be used as grounds for termination.
Many arbitration clauses have an opt out procedure. Usually something like submitting a written request to opt out within 60 days of accepting the agreement.
The Court held that the remedy of arbitration is the creature of a contract and the same cannot be utilised in absence of a written agreement between the parties as provided under Section 7 of the A&C Act.
If neither party appeals the decision, it will be binding, like an order by a judge. However, a party unhappy with the arbitrator's decision can request a new trial before a judge.
If you don't respond to a validly issued arbitration notice then the proceedings can continue without your participation (ex - parte) and a binding award may be rendered by the Arbitrator.
Include the name and contact details of all parties (including e-mail, street address and telephone number) be signed and dated by the requesting party or its representative. enclose proof of the representative's authority to act, e.g., a power of attorney or a letter of engagement.
A claimant will typically start arbitration by sending a document known as a “request for arbitration” or a “notice to arbitrate” to its opponent.
Necessary Elements Details of the Parties. Details of the relationship between the parties. Demand for Arbitration. The mention of agreement/contract (if any). The mention of already existing arbitration agreement between the parties pursuant to which the concerned notice of arbitration has been sent (if any).