Employment Arbitration
(AAA-Administered)
Introduction
Employment arbitration is often required by an employment arbitration agreement and administered through the American Arbitration Association (AAA). In these matters, a neutral arbitrator is appointed to hear the case and issue a binding decision under established procedural rules.
Arbitrator Eric Steinert serves as a neutral arbitrator in employment matters administered by the AAA, handling cases that arise from existing arbitration agreements and involve formal legal claims. All arbitrations are conducted pursuant to the governing agreement and applicable AAA rules.
What Is an Arbitrator?
An arbitrator is a neutral decision-maker selected to hear evidence, evaluate testimony, and issue a written award. In employment matters administered by the AAA, the arbitrator’s authority is defined by the employment arbitration agreement and the AAA Employment Arbitration Rules.
Arbitrator Steinert’s role is limited to serving as the appointed arbitrator and ensuring a fair, orderly, and legally sound proceeding.
Employment Arbitration Through the American Arbitration Association (AAA)
All employment arbitrations handled by Arbitrator Steinert are:
- Administered by the American Arbitration Association
- Initiated pursuant to an employment arbitration agreement
- Governed by AAA procedural and ethical standards
- Conducted in a confidential, structured setting
Cases are initiated through the AAA filing process:
Employment Matters Commonly Arbitrated
Arbitrator Steinert serves as an arbitrator in AAA-administered employment cases involving:
- Wrongful termination and employment contract claims
- Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims
- Wage and hour litigation
- Disputes regarding executive and management-level compensation, including bonuses and stock options.
- Litigation regarding trade secrets, restrictive covenants, contractual interference and business torts.
- Employment background and credit check litigation.
- Disability accommodation and leave-of-absence related claims.
These matters typically involve represented parties and formal legal proceedings.
Arbitration vs. Mediation
While both arbitration and mediation are forms of alternative dispute resolution, they serve different functions.
- Arbitration results in a binding decision issued by the arbitrator.
- Mediation is a facilitated negotiation where the mediator does not decide the outcome.
Employment arbitration is appropriate when a binding resolution is required under an arbitration agreement.
How the AAA Employment Arbitration Process Works
- Arbitration Agreement – The employment agreement designates AAA as the arbitration administrator or permits the parties to choose an administrator.
- AAA Administration – AAA manages filings, scheduling, disclosures, ethical and procedural requirements, and fees.
- Arbitrator Appointment – Arbitrator Steinert is selected or appointed from the AAA arbitrator roster.
- Hearing – After conducting discovery, the parties present evidence and legal arguments.
- Written Award – A binding decision is issued in accordance with the agreement and AAA rules.
Experience and Neutrality
With over 30 years of experience in employment law, Arbitrator Steinert brings a thorough understanding of employment litigation, procedural fairness, and evidentiary analysis to each arbitration. His role is to conduct proceedings impartially and issue clear, well-reasoned awards consistent with governing law and contractual authority.
Arbitrator Information & Availability
If you are involved in an employment arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association and would like additional information regarding Arbitrator Steinert’s background or availability as an arbitrator, please contact us.